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by: Jerome Paunan
MANILA, (PIA) — The Office of Civil Defense National Capital Region (OCD-NCR) is urging the public to prepare “GO Bags” or survival bags as part of their disaster preparedness efforts, emphasizing the importance of being “Bida ang Handa” (importance of preparedness).
During Tuesday’s Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas (KBP) media forum together with OCD-NCR Director George F. Keyser, Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Division Chief Rodella Rosario R. Rodriguez highlighted the significance of having a GO Bag readily available in case of emergencies.
“The GO Bag is part of our advocacy,” Rodriguez said. “We want our fellow Filipinos to have a tool they can use during emergencies.”
The GO Bag she said, which is issued to all OCD employees, contains essential items for survival, including hygiene kits, medical supplies, and other emergency essentials.
“The message is, no matter where you are, even within your offices, if there’s an earthquake, you have something to bring with you when you evacuate for safety,” Rodriguez explained.
The OCD provides a comprehensive list of items to include in a GO Bag, but Rodriguez emphasized that the size and type of container can be adapted to individual needs.
In a Facebook post, the OCD said that here are the list of items needed to include in your GO Bag:
- Important documents safely sealed
- Flashlight, candle, match, and whistle
- Portable radio and extra batteries
- First aid kit with medicines for fever, Loose bowel movement (LBM), and wounds
- Money and coins
- Important items needed by infants, children, elderly, and disabled
- Ready to eat food and bottled water that can last for three days
- Phone with powerbank and charger
- Raincoat, rain boots and sanitary supplies
- Sleeping bags and blanket
- Rope, old newspapers, and sturdy containers
The OCD also advised to check the GO Bag every three months and replace the items that will already expire.
“It doesn’t have to be a big backpack,” Rodriguez said. “You can use a bucket, a can, or a plastic container, especially for families at home. Make sure to include important survival items and documents.”
The OCD encourages the public to prioritize preparedness and equip themselves with the necessary tools to navigate emergencies effectively.
The KBP is a weekly, nationwide and simultaneous activity aligned with the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to showcase an active government fostering transparency and public engagement. (JCO/PIA-NCR)
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