DSWD activates disaster teams for ‘Rolly’

As of the 6 p.m. of Oct. 31, DSWD said it has maintained stockpiles and standby funds amounting to more than PHP884 million. (File photo by Ramon FVelasquez/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0)

MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and all its disaster response teams along the track of Typhoon Rolly are now activated and on alert status to respond to any eventuality that may occur due to the weather disturbance.

According to the department’s Disaster Response Management Group (DRMG) on Sunday, Quick Response Teams (QRTs) are ready for deployment to assist local government units (LGUs) to render immediate and timely disaster response to their constituents.

Emergency equipment have also been prepared to ensure communication among disaster teams during disaster operations.

As of the 6 p.m. of Oct. 31, DSWD said it has maintained stockpiles and standby funds amounting to more than PHP884 million.

Of the figure, more than PHP304 million are standby funds available at the central office and field offices.

Moreover, 260,164 family food packs (FFPs) were also prepositioned in strategic areas across the country.

Meanwhile, the department also reminded citizens to remain vigilant and alert on the possible effects of the typhoon and to cooperate with their respective LGUs to ensure their safety. (DSWD PR)