Albania has asked NATO to help after the floods of the recent days, due to torrential rainfall. In a non-classified document, NATO has published the requests sent by the Albania’s General Staff.

The damages include about 15 thousand hectares of land under water, 4714 buildings, 127 road sections, 177 schools, 78 bridges, 11 dams, 30 water supply stations,  26 electrical stations, 29 dikes and one water pumping station, making it one of the worst floods ever.

According to Albania’s request, the following items are urgently needed:

High Importance

Bailey bridge sets (78 bridges x 45 linear meters - min. 20 ton capacity).

Rescue equipment:

Boats for low level waters;

High capacity water pumps;

Light towers (for night time operations);

Scuba gear;

Concrete chain saw;

Lifting hydraulic equipment;

Snow plows;

Power generators;

Pick-up vehicles;

Emergency Supplies

First aid kits,

Emergency kits;

Clean-up kits (sanitizers, disinfectants, sterilizers, biocide, antimicrobials);

Spraying pumps for disinfestations (10-50 liters);

Blankets;

Tents with heating systems;

Heaters (electric, gas or wood);

Sleeping bags;

Life vests;

Boots;

Waterproof suits;

Rain coats.

Food and other items

Canned foods;

Dried fruits;

Baby food;

Baby milk formulas;

Baby diapers;

Farm animal food supplies.