In line with the celebration of Women’s Week, basic first aid training was conducted for the women leaders of KALIPI association and solo parents of the City of San Fernando on September 7 at the Heroes Hall.
Dubbed “Capability Building among Organized Women,” the activity was realized through the efforts of the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, Gender and Development and City Social Welfare and Development Office.
GAD Focal Person Amalia Catacutan said the aim of this training is to teach the women on first aid treatments for injuries and sudden illnesses and to raise awareness on the importance of emergency preparedness.
“Ang mga kababaihan ay hindi lamang pambahay,maaari din silang makibahagi at tumulong sakanilang kapwa at sa lipunan. Sakaling magkaroon ng emergency sa kani-kanilang barangay, yung mga nalaman nila sa training na ito ay pwede nilang magamit,” Catacutan said.
CDRRMO Administrative and Training Staff Jennifer Yutuc discussed the essence of being prepared in case a disaster strikes. She also shared some tips on what to do and what to bring during emergencies.
“Gaya ng paghahanda natin sa ibang bagay, mahalaga din na handa tayo sa mga sakuna at kalamidad. Maghanda tayo ng mga emergency kits, nanaglalaman ng pagkain, tubig at iba pang mahahalagang dokumento. At higit salahat lagi nating isaalang-alang ang sariling kaligtasan,” Yutuc said.
Rural Health Physician Dr. Carlos Mercado took part in informing the women how to give proper immediate care to a victim of injury or illness. He said that being knowledgeable in giving first aid can make everyone safe and can lessen injuries.
“Bago mo lapatan ng first aid ang isang biktima, kailangan may sapat na kaalaman ka muna ukol rito. Ang pagbibigay kasi ng first aid ay pagliligtas narin ng buhay ng isang tao habang hinihintay ang pagresponde,” Mercado said.
In an interview, Mayor Edwin “Edsa” Santiago encouraged everyone to participate on the activities of the city regarding emergency preparedness stressing that emergencies can happen anywhere at any time. Therefore, it is a must that everyone should be physically and mentally prepared.
“Ang sandata upang labanan ang mga kalamidad at sakuna ay ang kahandaan. Kapag ang lahat ay handa, siguradong alam ng lahat ang kani-kanilang gagawin. Natutuwa ako na ang mga kababaihan ditto sa syudad San Fernando ay nakikipagtulungan sa pagpapalaganap ng kahandaan sa bawat Fernandino,” Santiago said.