Iloilo City – The DSWD Field Office VI released food and non-food items to 25 families affected by fire here.

“This is an augmentation to the resources of the city government to help the fire victims recover,” said Judith Tanate Baredo, head of the Disaster Response Management Division of DSWD FO VI.

The fire, which razed houses last February 22 and 23 in four different fire incidents in the city, rendered most of the victims homeless.

DSWD staff with officials of the city government led the distribution of relief goods which include 50 family food packs (2 per family), 25 hygiene kits, 25 sleeping kits, 25 family kits and 25 kitchen kits.

FIRE PREVENTION

In addition, Ms. Barredo also reminded the public to ensure fire safety measures to keep our loved ones safe. March is Fire Prevention Month. /tfalegaste