Lanao del Sur, July 20 (PIA) -- Local government units (LGUs) in the province of Lanao del Sur are now guided on what actions to take during calamities with the implementation of the Oplan Listo.Norhanie Marohombsar, municipal local government operations officer of Taraka, said Oplan Listo is a disaster preparedness manual that contains guidelines to prepare local chief executives and local officials for disasters.
It is a program of the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) that educate local governments on what to do before, during and after a disaster, she said.
Marohombsar said Oplan Listo seeks to avert the loss of lives and properties during calamities.
According to her, the manual also include climate change adaptation measures.
Marohombsar noted that the DILG Provincial is doing its best to assist the 39 LGUs in the province in terms of disaster preparedness.
She said the department is helping the LGUs in re-organizing their respective Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils. DILG is also providing disaster management trainings and technical assistance particularly in the preparation of disaster management plan. (APB/PIA-10)
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