Mandaue council approves disaster mapping ordinance

Aiming for faster and more accurate disaster response, the Mandaue City Council has approved a legislative measure that creates a citywide mapping system to determine affected areas and identify victims.

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The Council has also approved for first reading an ordinance on disaster mapping in communities to prepare for any form of calamity.

In an interview, Councilor Carlo Fortuna, the author of the ordinance, explained that the goal is for the city to have complete mapping for all types of disasters, particularly storms and floods. Fortuna said they will identify potential earthquake fault lines and determine which areas are at high risk for various calamities.

In addition, they will identify fire hazards, noting that Mandaue City has experienced incidents in the past where fires in highly dense or populated areas resulted in a large number of victims.

“Ang primary purpose gyud sa ordinansa is to actually assist the city in identifying kaning mga victims for relief assistance,” Fortuna said.