DPWH turns over evacuation center to SurSur town
HINATUAN, Surigao del Sur -- It was a moment of pride for Hinatuanons, as the fully-completed Evacuation Center cum Multi-Purpose Covered Court situated in Barangay Bitoon was officially turned over by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)-Caraga to the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Hinatuan.
The gym-like multi-purpose evacuation center carries the standard evacuation center design of the DPWH that has gender-sensitive facilities. It is equipped with living quarters, a male and female toilet and bath, kitchen, dining area, basketball court, rooms to be used as admin offices, clinic room, prayer room, dressing room, and breastfeeding room. There is also an area for laundry, storage/stockroom, reception, a generator set, and other basic amenities.
The project was undertaken by the
DPWH-Caraga but funded by the national government, through the National
Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) while the LGU provided
the lot for the infrastructure.
Town mayor Shem G. Garay underscored the importance of having an evacuation
center to answer to the need for resilient structures where evacuees can seek
refuge, and provide them temporary shelter fit for living.
Second District Congressman Johnny T. Pimentel, who graced the turnover
ceremony, said that the facility will greatly improve the preparedness and
response capability of Hinatuan in times of disasters and emergencies.
Also in attendance during the event were the municipal and Barangay
Bitoon officials, LGU-Hinatuan department and office heads, DPWH-Caraga
representatives, personnel from the Philippine National Police (PNP), among
others. (LGU-Hinatuan/PIA-Surigao del Sur)
