To strengthen resilience and better address challenges and emerging risks, teaching and non-teaching personnel of Apayao State College heightened their awareness through a capacity building on Re-Orientation of Disaster Risk Reduction and Management at EKB, Auditorium, ASC – Luna Campus on May 9.
Ms. Josephine M. Ulayan, LDRRMO I from the Provincial Government of Apayao, led as the resource speaker. She discussed three integral matters, namely, “Overview of Disaster Risk and Assessment; Establishing Disaster Control Groups and Overview of the Incident Command System and Earthquake Preparedness and Drill Mechanics,” highlighting the basic concepts and significance of roles committed in the disaster response.
In the Philippines, earthquakes are considered as one of the invaders, disrupting living activities and natural resources. The resource speaker addressed earthquake drills and preparedness.
The said activity was guided by the Human Resource Management Team, under Ms. Herminia L. Danao, HRMO III, in coordination with the Chief Administrative Officer, Ms. Brendalyn Fernando, and the Office of the President.
