NegOr to hold training on disaster risk preparedness for local officials

THE Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (PDRRMC) of Negros Oriental will hold a basic intermediate course on Incident Command System (ICS) on July 10 to 12 at the Provincial Convention Center in Dumaguete City.

The three-day training is part of the continuing efforts of the provincial government to strengthen its capabilities in mitigating and preventing any disaster risks when calamities occur.

Gov. Roel Degamo said more than 50 PDRRMC members and local officials including rescue teams are expected to participate in the training.

“As we continue to aim for zero casualties during emergency situations, participants are encouraged to actively join the activity to equip them with the knowledge and tools necessary to address any disaster,” said Degamo.

The training course involved modules on introduction to ICS, ICS Organization and Staffing, ICS Incident Facilities, Organization and Managing Incidents and Events, Incident/Event Assessment and Management by Objectives, Incident Resources and Resources Management, Incident and Event Planning and Transfer of Command, D emobilization and Closeout.