CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (PIA)–Learning lessons from Typhoon Odette, which hit the area, December 2021, Barangay Puerto here targets to improve its disaster risk reduction and management.
During the CORDS-X Podcast, February 5, Barangay Puerto Chair Christian Rustico Achas said they will improve the flood control program of the barangay and enforce the observance of ‘no build zones’ to ensure safety of the people during disasters.
“Gapaningkamot ta nga together with the local government to coordinate with the CSWD [City Social Welfare and Development] ug sa atong housing department, sa atong lokal nga kagamhanan nga mahatagan sila’g relocation,” Achas said.
(We are exerting efforts together with the local government to coordinate with the CSWD and to our housing department, along with our local government so we can find a relocation for them)
He added that they also conduct orientations to zone leaders so people would know what to do during disasters; where to get medicines, food and other necessities.
Last December 2021, Achas said they provided relief packs to typhoon-affected residents, especially those who are living near the riverbanks, as well as they ensured their safety by placing them in an evacuation center. They also rescued persons with disability (PWDs) who were trapped during the flood.
“Kinahanglan well-coordinated, well-informed ang atong katawhan bahin niining disaster nga gakahitabo, especially panahon sa rainy season ug panahon sa ting-bagyo diri sa atong barangay,” Achas added,
(It is important that our people are well-coordinated and well-informed on disasters, especially during rainy season or typhoons). (RTP/PIA-10)
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During the CORDS-X Podcast, February 5, Barangay Puerto Chair Christian Rustico Achas (right) says they will improve the flood control program of the barangay and enforce the observance of ‘no build zones’ to ensure safety of the people during disasters. (CORDS-X)
