The Department of Education (DepEd) welcomes the new law, Ligtas Pinoy Centers Act, which mandates the establishment of dedicated evacuation centers in every city and municipality, reducing reliance on public schools as temporary shelters during disasters.
Merlina Hernando-MalipotThe Department of Education on Friday, Dec. 6, welcomed the newly enacted law requiring the establishment of dedicated evacuation centers in every city and municipality nationwide.“This legislation is a game-changer, not only for our disaster response but also for public education ,” said DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara in a statement.
The Ligtas Pinoy Centers Act aims to reduce reliance on public school facilities by creating evacuation centers specifically designed to cater to the needs of displaced individuals during typhoons, floods, earthquakes, and other emergencies. DepEd has also directed that classrooms be utilized by local government units only as a “last resort.”
These structures will be built to stringent standards, including the ability to withstand wind speeds of up to 300 kph and seismic activity of up to a magnitude of 8.0.
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