Amor Y. Saludar
CEBU, July 26 (PIA) ---
The Department of Health (DOH-7) together with the Office of Civil Defense
(OCD-7) conducted the “Shake Rattle and Role” Cebu Metrowide Earthquake drill
on July 22, 2016 at the DOH -7 regional office compound in Cebu City.
The drill aimed to
assess the preparedness and capability of the medical sector in saving
their own lives and other people's lives during disasters like
earthquake.
Regional Disaster Risk
Reduction Management Council (RDRRMC-7) Chairperson and OCD -7 Regional
Director Olivia Luces said that unlike the June 22 “Pagyanig 2016”, the
Cebu Metrowide “Shake Ratlle and Role” started the maiden exercise in the
medical sector.
Luces said that in their
assessment, DOH-7 personnel have demonstrated awareness
of incident management system (IMS) in responding to emergencies.
OCD-7 Assistant Regional
Director Verniel Balaba added that they also saw in the drill
the execution of management while designate officials of the
commanded center performed their respective responsibility.
Department of Interior
and Local Government (DILG-7) Disaster Focal Person Wille Jean Cabanag
also commended the performance of DOH-7 particularly in the set up and manning
of the IMS.
DOH 7 Regional Director
Jaime Bernadas said that the drill is in line with the
department's campaign on disaster preparedness.
Bernadas added that DOH
is willing to do the drill regularly, and suggested to involve other
agencies in the exercise as well. (rmn/ays/PIA-7)