OCD, Malaybalay DRRM train partners on disaster management

MALAYBALAY CITY (PIA)--To capacitate the Local Government Unit in managing incidents in an organized and well-coordinated manner during disasters, the Office of Civil Defense in Region 10 (OCD-10) and Malaybalay City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) recently gathered about 40 participants from provincial and national government agencies, local government units, and law enforcers for a three-day intensive training on management of Emergency Operations Center (EOC).

Jessie Jim A. Fajardo, CADRE, OCD-10, said the training is critical in managing emergencies and disasters where policies, decision-making, and coordination with other agencies are required.

He explained the urgency of interoperability among key agencies and stakeholders in times of disaster.

"The Emergency Operations Center is a facility equipped with personnel and resources that serves as a repository of information and the main hub for coordination to support the management of an incident or planned event," he said.

Alan Comiso, CDRRM department head, thanked the OCD for spearheading the intense EOC management training.

He emphasized that in case of disaster, all key agencies need to work hand-in-hand.

"During a disaster, CDRRMO won't be able to complete its tasks on its own. I thanked OCD-10 for facilitating this training, as well as our participants from various agencies, stakeholders, and department heads who took the time and endured three days of strict discipline and tests on knowing responsibilities and roles in times of disaster," Comiso said.

Meanwhile, Malaybalay City Mayor Jay Warren R. Pabillaran thanked the participants for making the effort to complete the training.

“On behalf of the city of Malaybalay, I thank you for your presence in this Emergency Operation Center management skills tuning up. It helps us because we cannot predict and entirely avoid disasters, but we can prepare for and address them. Prevention efforts and coordinated responses to disasters save lives and lessen their impact on communities. Now we have trained personnel who know what to do during emergencies. At least we are always ready. Our operation will not be erratic,” the mayor said at the culmination of the EOC management training. (BGE/PIA-10/Bukidnon)

The Office of Civil Defense in Region 10, in partnership with the Malaybalay City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, holds a three-day training on Emergency Operations Center (EOC) management at LPT Building in Bukidnon National High School, Malaybalay City. (BGE/PIA-10/Bukidnon)