The city government of Makati dispatched search and rescue teams to the Bicol region on Thursday to assist in the ongoing disaster relief and rescue efforts due to the effects of severe tropical storm ‘Kristine.’
“Makati stands in solidarity with our kababayans in the Bicol Region. We are always ready to help other localities in every way possible in times of disaster,” Mayor Abigail Binay said.
Binay said the Makati Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (DRRMO) deployed 27 personnel, including technical search and rescue responders and emergency medical services responders.
The Makati contingent is equipped with a complete set of Water Search and Rescue Equipment.
These include steel boats/rubber boats, medical equipment, high angle Search and Rescue equipment, and personal protective equipment. They also brought other self-sustaining assets, such as generator sets, Urban Search and Rescue shelter.
The Makati DRRMO also brought four rescue vehicles, two basic life support ambulances, and a canter truck.
