Laoag boosts barangay emergency response with new vehicles

The first batch of multipurpose vehicles for Laoag City’s 80 barangays is ready for distribution. The vehicles are equipped with stretchers, oxygen tanks, first-aid kits, blood pressure apparatuses, ladders and chainsaws for use during emergencies and other community needs. (Photo courtesy of Laoag LGU) SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — The city government of Laoag in Ilocos Norte has begun distributing the first batch of multipurpose vehicles to the city’s 80 barangays to strengthen their capacity to respond to emergencies and other community needs. The city government announced this on Monday, Sept. 7, noting that the vehicles were funded by the city government through the initiative of Mayor James Bryan Alcid. Each multipurpose vehicle is equipped with a stretcher, oxygen tank, first-aid kit, blood pressure apparatus, ladder, and chainsaw, among other equipment needed during emergencies. Article continues after this advertisement READ: Families get aid after whirlwind damages houses in Ilocos Sur The vehicles are intended to serve various barangay needs, particularly during medical emergencies, disasters and other situations requiring immediate assistance. With the additional vehicles, barangay officials are expected to respond more quickly to emergencies and provide assistance to residents, particularly during calamities and other urgent situations. /mcm Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again. Your subscription has been successful.