DHSUD Intensifies Post-earthquake Shelter Assistance Program in Ilocos and Cordilleras

Nearly 5,000 families living in the Ilocos and Cordillera autonomous regions need to repair and rebuild their homes after the July 27 earthquake, according to the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD).

The Ministry of Health and Sustainable Development said a total of 4,969 families or the quake affected 20,091 people. These families lived in 358 homes, nine of which were completely destroyed, mainly in Ilocos Norte, La Union, Pangasinan, Ibra and Mountain counties.

Nearly half, 2,312 families, or 8,314 individuals, are currently living in temporary shelters in 31 evacuation centers, while 413 families are staying with relatives or friends in Ilocos Sur, La Union, Abra and Mountain County.

According to the instructions of the National Council for Disaster Risk Reduction and Management [NDRRMC] To activate the shelter group yesterday [July 27] “This afternoon, we have urgently alerted our respective regional offices to activate the regional groups so that we can monitor and facilitate emergency response and humanitarian assistance to those in need,” Melissa Aradanas, Assistant Secretary of the OIC at DHSUD, said in a press release.

The activation of shelter clusters in the regions of Ilocos, Cagayan Valley and Cordillera came in compliance with the President’s directives to expedite government assistance to families affected by the strong earthquake that shook the northern part of the country.

As a rapid response measure, Assistant Secretary Aradanas said DHS is also coordinating with the International Organization for Migration to provide 3,000 shelter cloths for affected families.

“We are mobilizing our partners as well as all members of shelter groups to coordinate our efforts and facilitate a faster response,” Aradanas said.

Regional shelter groups have been tasked with developing an emergency implementation plan on appropriate interventions, such as response, early recovery, rehabilitation and sustainable recovery of affected families.

DHSUD is leading the Shelter Group at NDRRMC and will soon take over the Government’s Emergency Shelter Assistance Program with the Ministry of Social Welfare and Development.

DHSUD’s regional offices had earlier begun continuous monitoring for updates on the extent of the damage to adequately provide the necessary support to victims.

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