TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol (PIA) — Getting pro-active amid the 55 percent to 60 percent probability of a La Niña after March 2024, Acting Gov. Dionisio Victor Balite has issued Executive Order No. 26, series of 2024 creating the Bohol Task Force for La Niña phenomenon, which shall meet every other week for proper updating.
He said the task force would serve as the central multi-agency facility for effective, efficient and enhanced crisis response coordination, specifically in preparing for and mitigating the effects of the La Niña in Bohol.
Chaired by the Provincial Agriculturist and co-chaired by the Provincial Disaster and Risk Reduction Management Officer, the task force has the Provincial Engineer and its office as vice chair.
The Task Force is then tasked to formulate a comprehensive disaster preparedness plan for the effects of extreme rains caused by the phenomenon, monitor the implementation of this plan and conduct information, education and communication campaigns to educate the community about the phenomenon and how this can affect their lives.
Composed of the national government as well as local government agencies, the Task Force La Niña also enlists the assistance and support of government and civil society in identifying funding sources and in the preparation and submission of agency and office reports.
The Executive Order, which was signed July 2, also created nine working committees, namely: Agriculture, Natural Resources and Water Management, Early Warning System and Information Campaign, Energy and Power, Public Works, Consumer Protection, Social Services, Health and Rescue and Relief. (RAHC/PIA Bohol)
