The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) turned over a modern evacuation center to provide shelter during emergencies in Baler, Aurora.
The 543.2 square-meter facility built in Barangay Suklayin features an open space that caters 60 bunk beds, a pantry, a storage room, a laundry area, six showers, and six separate toilet rooms for men and women, one of which is reserved for persons with disabilities.
The evacuation facility is equipped with generator set and solar panels to provide a reliable power supply
The evacuation facility is equipped with generator set and solar panels to provide a reliable power supply in the event of power outages during severe natural disasters in the area.
In his report to DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan, DPWH Aurora District Engineer Roderick Andal said that their district intends to build more convenient and comfortable evacuation centers in Aurora, where residents can seek shelter during calamities.
Funded under the 2023 General Appropriations Act (GAA), the P9.64 million evacuation center now addresses the need for a safe temporary shelter, such as when Typhoon Betty struck in May 2023, requiring coastal communities to evacuate for safety.
