THE Ministry of the People, Social Development and Family Services has distributed $310,000 in disaster relief grants after adverse weather conditions caused flooding and other damage in Chaguanas, Couva/Tabaquite/Talparo and Tunapuna/Piarco.

Forty-five recipients, representing 121 household beneficiaries, collected their grants on November 8 at the Cunupia Government Primary School.

In a media release, the ministry said the atmosphere was one of gratitude and relief as families received grants under the National Social Development Programme to help replace damaged furniture, appliances and clothing.