24 august 2012

Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has a telephone conversation with Governor of the Krasnodar Territory Alexander Tkachyov and Deputy Minister of Regional Development Valery Gayevsky

Alexander Tkachyov and Valery Gayevsky reported on the measures being taken to address the aftermath of the flood in the Tuapse region.

Representatives of the local authorities and the Emergencies Ministry have been working in the region, and it is expected that by the end of the day, the power and water supply in the affected areas will be almost completely restored.

The Prime Minister instructed Mr Gayevsky to prepare a government resolution to provide the flood victims with assistance from the reserve fund.