Chinese Government donates rescue equipment worth EUR 230,000 (Linked to Record ID#67270)

On August 11, 2015, China donated 230,000 euro worth of rescue equipments to the Macedonian Protection and Rescue Directorate (PRD) or Дирекцијата за заштита и спасување (ДЗС). The equipment included four boats, 300 protective suits, boots and helmets. There were heavy rains and mudslides that hit Macedonian northwestern region, Tetovo, in the early August 2015.

The disaster left at least five people dead, and caused material damage. Loan applications and disbursements are still being received and processed as the projects continue to evolve. Ongoing monitoring and evaluation are in place to ensure project continuity.