DILG to barangay execs: Be present during storms
>> Saturday, August 26, 2023
By Pamela Mariz T. Geminiano
BAGUIO CITY - With successive typhoons and southwest monsoon, the Dept. of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Cordillera urged barangay officials to be actively present and engaged during natural disasters, including typhoons and weather disturbances to ensure safety and welfare of community members within their jurisdiction as part of disaster preparedness and response efforts of their local government units.
“We are calling on our barangay officials to be present in their respective barangay and actively engage with their constituents to raise awareness about typhoon risks, educate them about safety measures, and encourage preparedness activities such as preparing emergency kits and evacuation plans. When barangay officials actively participate in typhoon preparation, and engage their constituents well, communities are better equipped to withstand the impact of disasters. This leads to greater resilience and a quicker recovery process,” said DILG regional director Araceli San Jose.
“Our barangay officials, as government’s frontliners, possess the ability to assist in evaluating circumstances, organizing available resources, collaborating with higher tiers of government, and delivering prompt information, services and aid to affected residents,” she said.
As stewards of barangays, she added, their leadership and presence during times of adversity hold immeasurable importance, especially when facing the formidable forces of nature such as typhoons and weather disturbances.
“As guardians of our barangays, your active involvement in disaster preparedness and response efforts is instrumental in demonstrating your commitment to the well-being of all the people under your care. Your actions serve as a testament to the values of solidarity, compassion, and unity that define our communities,” San Jose said.
San Jose cited importance of local government units to carry out the "Operation L!STO Protocols" and diligently enforce them.
The protocols involve prompt early warnings, evacuation plans, strategic placement of emergency supplies, and efficient coordination with relevant organizations.
She said by using principles of "Operation L!STO," local government units can effectively foster a culture of preparedness and resilience within their respective communities.
“We are calling on our barangay officials to be present in their respective barangay and actively engage with their constituents to raise awareness about typhoon risks, educate them about safety measures, and encourage preparedness activities such as preparing emergency kits and evacuation plans. When barangay officials actively participate in typhoon preparation, and engage their constituents well, communities are better equipped to withstand the impact of disasters. This leads to greater resilience and a quicker recovery process,” said DILG regional director Araceli San Jose.
“Our barangay officials, as government’s frontliners, possess the ability to assist in evaluating circumstances, organizing available resources, collaborating with higher tiers of government, and delivering prompt information, services and aid to affected residents,” she said.
As stewards of barangays, she added, their leadership and presence during times of adversity hold immeasurable importance, especially when facing the formidable forces of nature such as typhoons and weather disturbances.
“As guardians of our barangays, your active involvement in disaster preparedness and response efforts is instrumental in demonstrating your commitment to the well-being of all the people under your care. Your actions serve as a testament to the values of solidarity, compassion, and unity that define our communities,” San Jose said.
San Jose cited importance of local government units to carry out the "Operation L!STO Protocols" and diligently enforce them.
The protocols involve prompt early warnings, evacuation plans, strategic placement of emergency supplies, and efficient coordination with relevant organizations.
She said by using principles of "Operation L!STO," local government units can effectively foster a culture of preparedness and resilience within their respective communities.
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