251 Active Civilian Disaster Volunteers In Victorias Take Oath

   Two hundred fifty-one Active Civilian Disaster Volunteers (ACDV’s) had their oath taking at the City Public Plaza last March 9.
    This program is under the Victorias City Risk Reduction Management Council with the chairmanship of Mayor Severo Palanca.
    It aims to ensure the preparedness and quick response in mitigating the potential hazardous effects of any disaster or calamities through the recruitment of volunteers composed of the respective punong barangays or barangay captains and active volunteers from all 26 barangays of the City.
    As provided under Sec. 13, R.A. 10121 the LGU’s may mobilize individuals or organized volunteers to augment their respective personnel complement and logistical requirements in the delivery of disaster risk reduction programs and activities.
    The Victorias City Risk Reduction and Management Office (VCDRRMO) deliberately conducted orientation which was divided into clusters on “The Role of Every Member of the ACDV’s” last Feb. 14, 17, 21 and 24.
    The final roster of ACDV’s will be forwarded to the Office of Civil Defense for inclusion in the database of community disaster volunteers.
    A national roster of ACDV’s shall be maintained by the Office of Civil Defense, through the VCDRRMO’s accreditation shall be done at the municipal or city level.