CSWDO Emergency Assistance Program Division Head Anabelle Lugo, in a report from the City Information Office (CIO) said that the validation and spot mapping and interviews conducted after the validation will be the basis for the financial assistance.
Since the validation is ongoing, CSWDO ration cards are given to 603 families and 53 individuals from Barangay 21-C and identified 379 families and 66 individuals from Barangay 22-C.
Those who are given ration cards are prioritized in the distribution of goods from the City Government of Davao, goods from the DSWD, and goods from our partners, and our donors.
The city through CSWDO immediately deployed a mobile kitchen and also provided tents and sleeping bags. The evacuation centers also have child-friendly spaces and breastfeeding areas. City Health Office representatives are also on standby for medical needs. Psychological first aid is also given by the CHO and a team from the CSWDO to individuals by request.
Public Safety and Security Office head Angel Sumagaysay also said that their office has provided personnel to secure the evacuation area and the donation centers.
The city is still receiving donations to be dropped off at the Task Force Davao, near Magsaysay Park.
The CSWDO is urging those who will donate clothing to ensure that the clothes are the type that can be used by the fire victims.
CSWDO Administrative Officer IV Julie Dayaday also urged affected communities to cooperate with the validation conducted by the CSWDO and follow the rules of the evacuation center.
“Should there be instructions we should really follow, and always mind our children and look after them,” Dayaday said.
On Monday (Feb. 27), Mayor Sebastian Duterte, with Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian, visited the evacuees and assured them of assistance.
Gatchalian turned over food and hygiene kits to the fire victims and promised them that the administration of President Marcos Jr will constantly be coordinating with the LGUs for any future assistance to the victims.
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