The Slovene army was alerted to support rescue operations, if required. A logistics centre was established in Kobarid to coordinate the distribution of relief assistance to the affected population. Rescue operations have been completed on 15 April 1998. Official reports indicated that about 300 buildings would have to be demolished or are temporarily unfit for use. Bad weather, including heavy snow falls, this week have hampered repair efforts.
Water still has to be boiled before use.
Most roads in the region have been reopened for traffic. On Tuesday, the Slovene government approved a usd 409,000 allocation in emergency aid, assessing that it would take at least two years to repair the damage. OCHA has mobilized its emergency response system. The disaster response branch, regional desk for Europe and NIS, has requested MCDU to immediately alert those countries that have reported the availability of this kind of items in the MCDA register. OCHA provides donors with written confirmation and pertinent details concerning the utilization of the funds contributed.