DAVAO CITY, Nov. 27 -- The municipal government of Mawab in Davao de Oro is intensifying its disaster preparedness measures to ensure faster and more coordinated emergency response.

During an interview on Thursday, Mayor Myrill Apit said she has instructed the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) to complete a detailed Risk Communication Plan to improve information sharing before, during, and after disasters.

"This initiative is a crucial step in protecting both lives and property during potential disaster events," Apit said, citing the need to expand early warning systems and rescue operations to the municipality's most remote areas.

The plan will create clearer communication channels among responders, bara...