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Philippines: Department of the Interior and Local Government to award ‘seal of disaster preparedness’ to local governments

Source(s): Inquirer.net, Philippine Daily Inquirer
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The Inquirer reports that the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)has launched a Seal of Disaster Preparedness (SDP) to recognise local government's efforts in disaster preparedness.

“The ultimate aim is to make use of a set of [measurements] in assessing whether [a local government] is ready or not for the worst typhoons and floods. We’d like to look at institutional, organizational and operational [capabilities]. Is the disaster risk reduction management council functional? Is an alert system in place? Are there designated evacuation centers? Do they have equipment for rescue?” said Interior Secretary Jesse Robredo

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Hazards Cyclone, Hurricane and Typhoon Flood
Themes Urban risk and planning Governance Disaster risk management
Country and region Philippines

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