Saguiaran, Lanao del Sur (14 July) --- The observance of the national disaster consciousness month here in the province was highlighted by the conduct of emergency preparedness and quick response orientation on the inevitable public hazards and disasters.
The celebration was initiated by the Integrated Provincial Health Office (IPHO) in coordination with the Agus 1 and 2 Hydroelectric Plants and the officials of the host barangays of the National Power Corporation (NPC).
With the theme "Pag-Alerto, Malayo sa Peligro," the celebration aims to orient the participants on the prompt action and response in case of flooding, drowning, electrocution and heart attack.
Both IPHO head Dr. Alinader Minalang and NPC Plant Manager Palawan Lomondaya hope that the participants will be able to benefit from the orientation and will use it during extreme emergencies in their work places and daily life.
The observance is in line with Executive Order 137 signed by former President Joseph Estrada declaring the month of July as National Disaster Consciousness Month underscoring the importance of disaster preparedness, mitigation and prevention.
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