With the provincial government’s inauguration of the warehouse and office building for use of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) last June 1, 2023, the chances of survival…
Tag: disaster risk reduction and management
In Caramoran, San Andres:
High tide, gale-force winds cause destructive sea surge
At least four houses were destroyed and 126 others were damaged by strong waves that struck several coastal barangays in Caramoran and San Andres towns last Feb. 21 and 22,…
DPWH takes blame for Tamburan flash flood
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has reportedly cleared the contractor of the Bato bypass road construction of any wrongdoing in the flooding that hit the nearby barangay…
40,128 affected, two houses damaged by flooding, landslides in seven towns
Although only two houses in San Miguel town were damaged by flooding and landslides that occurred last week due to bad weather, 40,128 people were affected by the continuous heavy…
Missing fisherfolk ignored advice on Gale Warning
Most of the missing fishermen reportedly ignored the advice of barangay officials not to go out to sea due to the Gale Warnings issued by the national weather agency. This…
2021 COA Annual Audit Reports:
San Andres LGU commended for completing DRRM, dev’t projects
San Andres local officials were commended by the Commission on Audit for ensuring the implementation and completion of its programs, projects and activities under the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management…