DSWD’s Field Office 11 on alert after magnitude 6.4 earthquake hits Davao Oriental

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), through its Field Office 11 – Davao Region, is on alert and monitoring the effects of the 6.4 magnitude earthquake that hit Manay town in Davao Oriental on Wednesday (January 7).

According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), the earthquake occurred at 11:02 a.m. at a depth of 23 kilometers, approximately 55 kilometers north, 85 degrees east of the municipality of Manay.

Following the earthquake, DSWD personnel in the Davao Region temporarily evacuated their office building as a safety precaution, with operations currently placed on standby.

The DSWD FO 11 has assured Davaoenos that it will continue to closely monitor the situation and stands ready to conduct rapid damage and needs assessments in affected areas should the need arise.

Asst. Secretary Irene Dumlao of the Disaster Response Management Group (DRMG) said the Department remains ready to respond to any emerging needs of affected communities.

“Naka-standby na po ang ating regional offices upang agad na tumugon kung kinakailangan. Patuloy po ang monitoring ng Field Office 11 para masigurong handa ang tulong ng gobyerno para sa mga naapektuhan ng lindol,” said Asst. Secretary Dumlao, who is also the DSWD spokesperson.

As part of the Department’s strengthened disaster preparedness, the DSWD’s FO-11 is ready to assist affected residents with 50,633 family food packs (FFPs) as well as Php1,284,657.25 in standby funds.

The DSWD is also coordinating with concerned local government units (LGUs) and partner agencies to determine any immediate assistance requirements in affected communities.

Also readily available are social protection assets, including mobile kitchens, a mobile command center, and a mobile water system are likewise on standby and ready for deployment as soon as the need arises.

The Department advises the public to remain vigilant and to watch out for official advisories from authorities as monitoring continues. (CC)

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