Pasil volunteers train on disaster preparedness and response

Pasil, Kalinga – Around 50 volunteer responders from the municipality have undergone a two-day enhancement training in disaster preparedness and response to lessen the impact of disasters in the locality, especially among the vulnerable sector.

Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Council Chair, Mayor Alfredo Malannag Jr., underscored that acquisition and application of knowledge, attitude, and skills (KAS) play a vital role in preventing, if not reducing, the effects of disasters in communities.

Malannag said that Pasil, based on the terrain and physical characteristics, is a high risk to disasters like landslides and accidents, thus preparedness is vital to reduce the effects of disasters and effectively respond to cope with the possible consequences.

Police Lieutenant Divina Kawi, Training Team Leader of 2nd Kalinga Provincial Mobile Force Company (KPMFC) explained in an interview that the “Volunteer Responders Enhancement Training” also aims to enhance the capabilities and skills of volunteer responders.

Participated by the Barangay officials, health workers, officers of the Local Government Unit of Pasil, and partner agencies, the first day was focused on the lectures and hands-on training on essential disaster response such as emergency care, basic life support, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

On the second day, participants were trained with proper reporting of incidents, triaging, patient handling, bandaging, and patient transportation.

Held from August 19 to 20, 2021 at Amdalao, Pasil said training was conducted in partnership with the 2nd KPMFC Training Team, Bureau of Fire Protection-Pasil Team, and Philippine National Police-Pasil.

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