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With the ongoing developments on the ground and the continued displacement, the Crisis and Disaster Committee of the Municipality of Sidon is updating the public and relevant authorities on the latest developments regarding relief and emergency response efforts:

First: Shelters and Number of Displaced Persons

- Number of Centers: To date, 14 shelters have been opened and equipped in the city of Sidon, including public schools and other public facilities.

- Current Capacity: These centers are currently accommodating over 6,000 people. Municipal teams and volunteers are working around the clock to organize the accommodation process and meet immediate needs.

Second:

The committee, in cooperation with partners and NGOs, continues to work on securing basic necessities for the displaced, including:

- Distribution of food and drinking water.

- Provision of mattresses, blankets, bedding, and hygiene supplies.

- Provision of primary healthcare in cooperation with medical organizations. Third:

The committee draws the attention of our displaced people, the relevant authorities, and international and relief organizations to the fact that the capacity of shelters in Sidon is nearing its limit. This challenge is not limited to the lack of available geographical areas for housing, but extends to the depletion of resources needed to secure the minimum requirements for a dignified life, particularly in the aspects mentioned above.

In conclusion, the committee urges all official and international bodies to take swift action to support the municipality's efforts to ensure the continuity of services, especially given the lack of a clear timeframe for this situation, which remains open to many possibilities.