In support of the disaster risk reduction and management operations in the Batanes, the provincial government on Tuesday received donations of non-food item worth P5 million from the Office of Civil Defense (OCD).
“We are now preparing for the rainy season and La Nina. Batanes is prone to strong typhoons and is always isolated. The key is pre-positioning adequate relief goods and equipment so these will be available immediately when they need them.” said Civil Defense administrator, Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno.
“The Local Government Units are at the frontline during emergencies.
They are the first to help. That is why we need to empower them by enhancing their capabilities through various ways like this augmentation of supplies.” he added.
The non-food items included family packs, shelter repair kits, hygiene kits, and ropes.
Governor Marilou Cayco received the donations in a turnover ceremony held at Batanes State College in Basco, Batanes.
