By
Leilanie G. Adriano
Staff
reporter
Sarrat,
Ilocos Norte—The provincial Resiliency Task Force (RTF) is reaching out to
remote villages in the entire province of Ilocos Norte to ensure that every
Ilocano, young and old alike knows exactly what to do when a typhoon or
earthquake strikes.
Leading the campaign is Ilocos Norte Governor Ma. Imelda “Imee”
R. Marcos who has been going around the province since April 14 for the conduct
of simulation exercises on earthquake, fire, evacuation and search and rescue
operation.
Unlike in previous earthquake drills where participants
take for granted the simulation exercises, the RTF composed of representatives
from the Philippine National Police, Maritime, Philippine Army, Coast Guard,
Provincial Health Office, Environment and Natural Resources Office, Provincial
Social Welfare and Development Office, Engineering, and Office of the Barangay
Affairs including municipal and village officials have actively taken the lead
in demonstrating to their constituents the specific roles and responsibilities
of every group or individual during emergency situations.
With emphasis on proper coordination, response and early
preparedness when there is a typhoon threat, the conduct of simulation
exercises particularly in identified low-lying and most vulnerable Barangays of
the province is meant to assess the readiness of every city, municipality and
barangay when faced by natural calamity.
Referring to the Local Government Units Disaster
Preparedness Manual which presents a checklist for early preparations for
mayors, a set of specific guidelines and action plan are already in place as
basis for quick response and appropriate action.
In Ilocos Norte, at least 70 barangays, 14 of which belong
to the most vulnerable barangays are now being trained for better coordination
and quick response operation.
Depending on the rating of the simulation exercise, the
task force will provide their feedback and identify what needs to be improved
in case of mistakes committed during the activity.
After the conduct of resiliency drill in Pallas, a remote
village in Vintar town on April 14, the task force went to the Sarrat municipal
hall on Tuesday for the conduct of a similar simulation activity.
Next to Sarrat is the Sagpatan National High School in Dingras town on Friday
where the task force will again lead the simulation exercise, this time,
inviting all village residents near the area to participate in the evacuation
exercise.
Other set of schedules will be set next month along with
the regular conduct of Capitol Express in every town and city of the province.
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