In our continuous effort to build a safer and more resilient Cagwait, Mayor Glenn Batiancila, REE once again leads the initiative by launching an organized 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗻 (IEC) on 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 for all 11 barangays.

𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝟮 | Today, the IEC sessions were successfully conducted in 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘆 𝗕𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘆 𝗕𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝘀𝘁, with the remaining barangays to follow in the coming days. This proactive activity aims to ensure that every Cagwaitnon is informed, prepared, and equipped to respond effectively during emergencies.

The IEC was facilitated by the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) headed by 𝗠𝘀. 𝗡𝗲𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗮 𝗧. 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘇𝗮, 𝗥𝗦𝗪, and the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (MSWDO) headed by 𝗠𝘀. 𝗜𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗮 𝗧. 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗮, 𝗥𝗦𝗪, together with the 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 and the PNP Cagwait led by 𝗣𝗖𝗣𝗧 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗟𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗱 𝗔. 𝗦𝘂𝗴𝗶𝗮𝗻, Officer-in-Charge of Cagwait MPS. They were personally present to discuss and guide the community throughout the session. We also acknowledge the support of the 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘆 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀, 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗻𝗼𝗱, whose assistance was essential to the smooth flow of the activity.

The LGU extends its gratitude to 𝗗𝗦𝗪𝗗 for providing the food packs, which were distributed to the residents who attended the IEC.

A special thanks as well to the residents who helped carry the food packs to the venue, your cooperation contributed greatly to the success of today’s activity.

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗜𝗘𝗖 𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝟭𝟬 𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀:

1. Risk Assessment (Know Your Hazards and Risks)-Understanding the specific risks in your area like flood, landslide, earthquake, storm surge, tsunami or fire—is the first step to effective preparedness.

2. Anticipate the Impact-Learn how disasters may affect your family, home, livelihood, and community so you can take early action.

3. Early Warning(Know, Understand, and Act)- Familiarize yourself with warning signals and alerts issued by authorities and know the appropriate response at every alert level.

4. Know Your Evacuation Area, Safe Routes and follow the Purok Evacuation Plan-Identify your designated evacuation center/area and the safest, most accessible path to reach it. Understanding and cooperating with evacuation protocols ensures safety for you, your family, and the entire community.

5. Have a Family Disaster Preparedness Plan- From emergency go-bags to household communication plans—be ready before disasters strike.

6. Camp Coordination, Camp Management & Relief System- Know what to expect in evacuation centers and how relief distribution and camp operations are managed.

7. Law and Order (Preemptive & Forced Evacuation)-Learn the importance of early or mandatory evacuation to prevent loss of life.

8. Animal Evacuation & Climate-Resilient Farming- Guidance for pet owners and farmers on protecting animals and adapting farm practices to climate challenges.

9. How Safe Is Your House?-Basic tips on evaluating and strengthening your home’s structural safety.

10. Information Management System-Understand how proper reporting and information flow help authorities respond faster and more efficiently during emergencies.

With Mayor Batiancila’s continued commitment to safety and preparedness, the LGU of Cagwait remains dedicated to keeping every resident informed, empowered, and disaster-ready.

“𝑪𝒂𝒈𝒘𝒂𝒊𝒕𝒏𝒐𝒏 𝒏𝒈𝒂 𝒎𝒂𝒚 𝒌𝒂𝒉𝒊𝒃𝒂𝒍𝒐, 𝒍𝒖𝒘𝒂𝒔 𝒔𝒂 𝒑𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒓𝒐.”