Manila, April 30 -- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Wednesday announced the launching of "Listo si KAP" which stands for Komunidad at Punong Barangays (Communities and Barangay Captains).

In a news release, the DILG said "Listo si KAP" is a comprehensive disaster preparedness and response framework tailored for all Filipino communities in line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.'s call for safer and disaster-resilient communities.

"Building on the multi-hazard response plan Operation L!sto, 'Listo si KAP' provides barangays with protocols to help them better prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters," the DILG said.

"The initiative promotes heightened vigilance during the pre-disaster phase, ...