The City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) is urging Dabawenyos to report any cracks found in office buildings, schools, bridges, houses, and other structures to the authorities following a strong 5.6 magnitude earthquake that rocked Davao City on Monday.
“Kung aduna silay makita na hairlines, maski hairline lang na cracks, magpahibalo gyud sila para ma-coordinate dayon nato sa City Engineer’s ang ilahang mga buildings,” said CDRRMO chief Alfredo Baloran Baloran over Davao City Disaster Radio (DCDR) on Tuesday.
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake occurred on August 15, 2022, with the Municipality of Magsaysay in Davao del Sur as the epicenter. The earthquake also rocked some parts of the Davao Region including Davao City, and its neighboring areas like Koronadal City, Kidapawan City, and General Santos City.
The city government of Davao through the CDRRMO and the City Engineer’s Office (CEO), is currently assessing buildings and other structures for cracks and hairlines to ensure the safety of the public.
Baloran reported that an overpass in Matina Crossing was temporarily closed as cracks were found during their inspections.
Baloran said the overpass will be assessed by the CEO to ensure its structural integrity.
“Nacoordinate na pud nato na sa City Engineer’s kay naa man sa ilaha ang mga technical people para maka-determine kung safe pa ba gamiton ang maong structure,” he said.
He also said that landslide-prone areas will also be thoroughly inspected by the CDRRMO.
He reminded Dabawenyos to be on guard in times of natural calamities like the recent earthquake.
