Manila Bulletin
‘Lagi tayong handa’: DSWD says ample stockpiles in place before ‘Kristine’ onslaught
The DSWD-Cordillera has prepared over 87,000 relief items, including food and non-food supplies, in anticipation of Tropical Storm Kristine's potential impact on the northern region.
A total of 62,313 family food packs have been stockpiled across various provinces in the Cordillera region, with significant quantities in Benguet and Abra.
Additionally, 17,820 family food packs are prepositioned in DSWD-accredited warehouses managed by local government units.
The department also has 25,392 non-food items ready for distribution and a quick response fund of PHP2.9 million available.
DSWD is actively monitoring and inventorying evacuation centers to ensure readiness for potential preemptive evacuations.
In preparation, the Cordillera Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) has placed the region on red alert, activating the highest level of emergency preparedness and response protocols.
Nationwide, the DSWD has a stockpile of approximately two million family food packs, with 1,982,000 available as of Thursday morning.
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