The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) distributed hot meals and conducted psychological first aid to 1,691 individuals affected by heavy rains and flash floods in Mindanao.
The Philippine Red Cross distributed hot meals and conducted psychological first aid to 1,691 individuals affected by heavy rains and flash floods in Mindanao.In a statement released on Monday, Nov.
“The Philippine Red Cross goal is to be always first, always ready, and always there for our fellow Filipinos in distress because of disasters and emergencies. “We are able to meet the immediate needs of people affected by weather hazards because we have RC143 volunteers in the villages trained and ready to respond, we have prepositioned logistics, and we have state-of-the-art information technology for efficient and effective coordination,” said PRC Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Gordon.It also conducted child-friendly activities designed as psychological first aid in General Santos City.
PRC said it currently assesses the damage and needs of affected communities in coordination with the local government units.
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