Extensive flooding occurred in much of Chad, West Africa, towards the end of August – contact was established with the Secretary General of the Chad Red Cross who confirmed the need for water purification in the areas worst affected. He also readily accepted the offer of 400 Water-Survival Boxes and agreed that the National Red Cross in Chad, as the aid agency approved by the Chadian Government, would take responsibility for receipt, swift transit through customs and distribution to those families most in need.