In response to the needs of the flash flood-affected families in Davao City, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has released some 6700 Family Food Packs containing 15 kilos rice, 8 cans sardines, 4 cans beef loaf and 12 sachets 3-in-1 coffee.
DSWD Director Priscilla N. Razon who was heading and monitoring the relief operations Sunday, January 20 said 5000 food packs were provided to Davao City First District and 1700 to Second District, two of the heavily-flooded areas in the city.
Within today, DSWD is set to release food packs to the affected families in submerged areas in Davao Del Norte, Compostela Valley and Cateel in Davao Oriental, Razon said.
“We commend our workers in the field who have been very efficient and quick to report the flooding incidents in their respective area of assignment, enabling us to immediately respond to the needs and concerns of the affected communities. The department will continuously monitor status of affected areas,”Razon said.
DSWD Disaster Monitoring Report shows that affected families have reached 10,318 families with 39,938 members. These families who experienced flooding due to incessant rains are residents of Davao City; Kapalong and Sto. Tomas in Davao Del Norte; New Bataan, Nabunturan, Maco, Mawab, Monkayo and Montevista in Compostela Valley; and Cateel in Davao Oriental.
Further, DSWD Disaster Report reveals 36 evacuation centers have so far been activated in these affected areas -13 in Davao City, 12 in Davao Del Norte, and 11 in Compostela Valley.
Meanwhile, Search and Rescue (SAR) operations have been conducted by the local government units in coordination with the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) and the Office of Civil Defense (OCD). [DSWD]
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