Surigao City LGU Strengthens Disaster Preparedness for Persons With Disabilities

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IN PHOTO | The persons with disabilities from Surigao City's 54 barangays gathered for an orientation on Disaster Preparedness and Basic Life Support organized by the city government of Surigao through the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) and the Persons with Disability Affairs Office (PDAO) as part of the observance of the 48th National Disability Rights Week.

The activity brought together the presidents of the  persons with disabilities organizations and focused on practical knowledge that can help them respond during emergencies. Assistant CSWD Officer Markcaven C. Salar and PDAO Head Joebert I. Tapales led the program. City Vice Mayor Alfonso S. Casurra also expressed the city government's support for programs that promote inclusion, preparedness, and the welfare of persons with disabilities.

Resource speakers from partner agencies discussed disaster preparedness and emergency response, fire safety, Basic Life Support, HIV/AIDS awareness, and disability rights awareness, giving participants useful information that they can also share with their communities.

Through activities like this, the city government continues to strengthen disaster readiness while promoting equal access to information, services, and opportunities for every Surigaonon. (SDR, PIA Surigao del Norte)

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