Iligan City, June 7 – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) recently turned-over the newly completed evacuation center to the City Government of Iligan to improve the calamity-resiliency of the city. The facility was received by Patrick Nuñez of the Iligan City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (ICDRRMO).
The P32.9-million project can accommodate more than 100 families affected by natural and man-made calamities. The center has a clinic, reception area, male and female comfort rooms, mess hall, prayer room, kitchen and conjugal room among others.
The turnover ceremony was led by Congressman Frederick Siao, District Engineer Alykhan Ali and Disaster Response Head Patrick Nuñez.
“This special facility is a strong testament on what we can achieve if we work hard together towards a common goal and a shared dream” declared District Engineer Ali.
Evacuation centers serve as a refuge for disaster victims, acting as a temporary home for the affected residents. With the devastating effects of global warming, preemptive evacuations are oftentime necessary to minimize the number of fatalities during disasters such as flooding, storm surge, and landslides.
The evacuation facility was built in compliance with the industry set standards while adhering to the best practice guidelines for design of evacuation centers. VNL/DPWH-PIO
Caption 1: DPWH District Engineer Alykhan Ali inspects the various rooms and function areas of the newly completed Regional Evacuation Center. Accompanying DE Ali is Project Inspector Aldyn Quinto.
Caption 2: District Engineer Alykhan Ali (3rd from the left) turns-over the key of responsibility to Patrick Nuñez (2nd from the right) of the Iligan City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (ICDRRMO) as Congressman Frederick Siao (3rd from the right) and other local officials look on.
Caption 3: The cavernous interior of the Regional Evacuation Center can accommodate more than 100 families. The facility has a clinic, reception area, male and female comfort rooms, mess hall, prayer room, kitchen and conjugal room among others.
Caption 4: The P32.9-million Regional Evacuation Center was recently turned-over to the City Government of Iligan to improve the calamity-resiliency of the city.
