Quezon City sends disaster response team to Davao

MANILA, Philippines — The Quezon City government deployed over the weekend a rapid disaster assessment and needs analysis team to assist in rehabilitation efforts in areas affected by the powerful twin earthquakes that hit Davao region and nearby areas.

Fifteen personnel of city government agencies were deployed to Davao Oriental, which was among those severely affected by the magnitude 7.4 temblor on Friday.

Among those deployed were engineers from the city’s Department of Engineering and Department of Building Official, as well as members of the search and rescue team of the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office.

The local government said it would also send 500 hygiene kits for affected residents in Davao Oriental.

The kits contain toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, baby wipes, soap, sanitary napkin, comb, shaving razor, nail cutter, diaper and plastic chamber pots.

Quezon City earlier provided assistance to families affected by the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Cebu on Sept. 30.