ILOILO City – To improve community disaster preparedness and awareness, the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) will conduct a series of first aid and basic life support (BLS) trainings.
The initiative targets barangays prone to vehicular accidents.
“Education in basic life support and first aid is very important. The public should know what to do during emergency situations. We must all prepare for disasters and accidents,” said Mayor Jose Espinosa III.
The training will be participated by barangay tanods, Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (BDRRMC) members, health workers, and youth sector representatives.
The first batch of participants will be from barangays Ungka, Buhang, Lanit, Tacas, Bito-on, Tabuc Suba, Dungon A, Dungon B in Jaro district; and Sto. Domingo, Dulonan, Mohon, Sooc, Yulo Drive in Arevalo district on May 3 to 4.
The training for the second batch from barangays San Rafael, Q. Abeto Hibao-an Sur, Hibao-an Norte, Calahunan, Tabucan, Taft North, Old Airport in Mandurriao district; and Lapuz Norte and Mansaya in Lapuz district is set on July 5-6.
The third batch from barangays M.H. del Pilar, Calumpang, North Baluarte, South Baluarte in Molo district; and San Agustin, Gloria, Liberation, Martin Delgado in the City Proper will be on Sept. 6-7.
Certified BLS trainers from CDRRMO will discuss first aid, medical emergencies and condition techniques during the first day of training.
BLS procedures and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) will be demonstrated on the second day.
After the training, there will be skills evaluation for every batch. (Iloilo City PIO/PN)
