By Claro A. Lanipa
PAGADIAN CITY – The City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (CDRRMC), with the support of line agencies culminated the celebration of the National Disaster Consciousness Month (NDCM) Tursday at the lobby of the City Commercial Center (C3).
CDRRMO action officer HaronDamada, Jr. in his welcome remarks said this year’s theme, “Kahandaan at KaligtasanngPamayanan, PundasyonngKaunlaran,” reminds us to be more vigilant, sensitive and pro-active, with initiatives that will somehow lead us to safety and peaceful environment.
City Mayor Romeo P. Pulmones, whose message was read by City Administrator Lauro Mendoza expressed his gratefulness for the support and cooperation of the different concerned agencies in making the city’s NDCM observancefruitful and significant.
“Disaster prevention really requires vigilance and awareness to signs and manifestations of developing emergencies,” the chief executive said, adding that preparation for disaster entails money, organization, training and stock piling of equipment and supplies needed for disasters.
“I am proud to tell you that all these things are now in place with the creation of the DRRMC office headed by our action officer HaronDamada, Jr.,” the mayor said.
To create wider awareness on disaster, the CDRRMO conducted earthquake drills in selected elementary and high school campuses, coastal clean-up, medical outreach, painting, risk profile exhibit, film showings, poster making and essay writing contests.
