The Albay Public Safety and Emergency Management Office (APSEMO) since its establishment in 1994, constantly serves as the technical secretariat and administrative arm to support the Provincial Disaster Coordinating Council of Albay. It administers and supervises the systematic delivery of services to the public in terms of disaster risk management and public safety in coordination with the Local Disaster Coordinating Councils, and performs various activities on disaster preparedness & mitigation, climate risk / disaster risk management, disaster risk reduction, disaster response, operations, and recovery, such as
– hazard assessment;
– documentation of risk areas and mapping;
– research & planning for crisis administration; education & training / drills in LGUs;
– road safety and technical assistance to cities;
– policy development, policy on geo-strategic interventions;
– community training and public awareness on disaster
mitigation;
-overall administration/ coordination of disaster response activities; and many others.
APSEMO also provides technical support to LGU’s and NGOs on inclusive disaster risk reduction strategies anchored on the Zero Casualty Principle.
Happy International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction!
Be Safe Albay!
APSEMO joins the celebration of the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction!
13 October 2023
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The APSEMO Mapping Section Team, under the Research and Statistics Division, is participating in the 5-day TRAINING ON GEOGRPAHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS FOR CLIMATE AND DISASTER RISK ASSESSMENT@ in Naga City from June 9 to 13, organized by World Food Progam (WFP) in support to DRR programs of Albay and LGUs.
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This WFP’s support to the DRR program of Albay and LGUs will enhance Albay’s Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment process, enabling evidence-based planning and decision-making for disaster risk reduction, while providing APSEMO an opportunity to share its experience and existing programs in DRRM.
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