DSWD deploys mobile command center in Naga after Kristine

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) 5 has deployed a mobile command center (MCC) equipped with advanced ICT in Naga City to assist families affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine.

Deployed as flood waters subsided on Thursday night, the MCC ensures continuous emergency telecommunications support, aids in data gathering for need assessments, and helps residents connect with their families.

The MCC, manned by a deployment team, was used for an online situation briefing between Secretary Rex Gatchalian, Naga City Mayor Nelson Legacion, Camarines Sur 3rd District Congressman Gabriel Bordado, and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

DSWD also plans to conduct psychosocial first aid sessions and recreational activities like movie marathons in evacuation centers, with a total of 101,801 food packs worth PHP71 million and 78,641 non-food items worth PHP129 million prepositioned across regional warehouses.

The MCC serves as a station hub for DSWD by providing linkage to the Regional Operations Center (ROC) and Disaster Response Command Center (DRCC), ensuring effective coordination and monitoring in disaster-stricken areas.