The presence of the president always involves the services, it is necessary to ensure the security of the president, it is a matter of protocol (…). If I am present at the time when the fight against floods is underway, it will distract rescue teams and people who can deal with the issue of the safety of residents, saving property, etc.,” Andrzej Duda said on Tuesday in Warsaw.
He announced that he will go to the flood-affected areas as soon as the period of immediate danger is over. He also drew attention to the flood-affected areas Head of the Department of Homeland Security, Jacek Siewiera. Andrzej Duda also said that he will talk to the authorities of the flooded cities about the necessary help.
The president calls for solidarity
Duda also appealed to citizens and businesspeople to show solidarity with residents of areas affected by the floods. “I appeal for this help to everyone in Poland” – said the president.
The President noted that many people in southwest Poland lost their life’s work. Many of these people are on the verge of despair or even in despair, some have even lost their loved ones. I ask for support, solidarity and understanding. – he said.
The Office of the President will send assistance
He reported that Chancellery of the President together with the National Security Directorate, is preparing the transport of 18 tons of the most necessary goods, including drinking water for the wounded. The President expressed hope that this transport will be sent to Bystrzyca Kłodzka on Wednesday.
The president also said that Chancellery of the President It also offers a presidential center in Wisła, where school activities for children will be organized. Duda thanked the firefighters, rescuers, soldiers and police officers who fought against the flood.
“Engineering troops are absolutely necessary there”
President He stressed that it is necessary to prepare now to rebuild the damage, because after the arrival of autumn and winter, the work will be more difficult due to the weather conditions. In addition, as he said, it is necessary to repair all the installations in the flooded apartments and houses before winter.
The president expressed hope that engineering troops would be sent to the affected areas as soon as possible. He added that he had already spoken with the head of the Ministry of National Defense about the matter. There engineering troops are absolutely necessary (…) to restore normal operation– he emphasized.
