Selangor Journal
Team Selangor volunteers helping to clear the homes of residents affected by the floods at Kampung Kenangan in Puchong, on December 23, 2021. — Picture by FIKRI YUSOF/SELANGORKINI.

Over 1,700 Team Selangor volunteers help clean flood victims homes

By Sheeda Fathil

SHAH ALAM, Jan 4 — Over 1,700 volunteers from Team Selangor were involved in cleaning flood victims’ houses as well as distributing food packs to those affected since December 18.

Its secretariat chief Syahaizel Keman said most of the activities were conducted in the badly-hit areas including Petaling, Kuala Selangor, Hulu Langat and Kuala Langat.

“Since a few days ago, we helped to clean the house’s compound including clearing out the flood waste or broken home appliances as most of the victims have cleaned the other parts in their houses.

“As of now, over 110 houses have been cleaned, especially those belonging to the senior citizens and people with disabilities (OKU) houses,” he said when contacted by SelangorKini.

Those interested to join Team Selangor as volunteers can register via bit.ly/SkuadBencanaTeamSelangor or contact 013-530 3578 for further information.

On December 18, the state government mobilised volunteers team including Team Selangor to help evacuate the affected victims to temporary relief centres.

Menteri Besar Dato’ Seri Amirudin Shari said the volunteer team also helped to distribute early assistance to the victims.

 

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