The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has mobilized its Humanitarian Caravan to Cagayan and Ilocos Norte to deliver life-saving assistance to communities severely affected by Super Typhoon Nando (Ragasa) and the enhanced southwest monsoon that has triggered widespread flooding, strong winds, and property damage.
PRC Chairman Dick Gordon emphasized the organization’s commitment to rapid and effective response.
“We do not just respond to disasters, we anticipate them.”
“Here at the Philippine Red Cross, our goal is to be proactive and not reactive. We do not just respond to disasters, we anticipate them. We predict, Plan, Prepare, and Practice,” Gordon stressed.
Following its earlier preparations, PRC dispatched 500 kitchen sets, 500 jerry cans, 500 shelter tool kits to priority areas in Cagayan and Ilocos Norte.
The Philippine Red Cross has also deployed three food trucks, one of the flagship humanitarian assets of the organization, capable of serving thousands of hot meals to evacuees and affected residents.
“Thanks to our RC143 volunteers, we have eyes on the ground and we’re always updated.”
“Thanks to our RC143 volunteers, we have eyes on the ground and we’re always updated,” he added.
To address urgent health needs, the PRC has also included basic medicines for both pediatric and adult patients, covering cough, colds, fever, antibiotics, and gastro medicines, sufficient to serve 1,600 individuals.
In support of water, sanitation, and hygiene services, the caravan carries a 10,000-liter water tanker, two 5,000-liter water bladders with tap stands, and one water treatment unit.
Heavy equipment and transport vehicles have also been deployed, including two 10-wheeler trucks, and a pay loader already positioned in Nueva Vizcaya.
