MANILA, Philippines — Former Sen. Loren Legarda has urged the government to learn from previous disasters to ensure quick natural disaster response. She cited the report of Germany-based global reinsurer Munich Re, which indicated that Typhoon Odette inflicted the second-biggest number of fatalities among the world’s natural disasters in 2021. ADVERTISEMENTShe said this calls for the immediate upgrade of the government disaster preparedness system. Legarda also urged all LGUs to have evacuation centers with water and sanitation facilities, solar-powered lighting systems, charging stations, and gender-responsive comfort rooms as part of the disaster preparedness action plan. RELATED STORYLoren Legarda extends help to home province Antique, other areas badly hit by ‘Odette’Subscribe to our daily newsletter By providing an email address.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer January 18, 2022 16:24 UTC