The City Government of Tacloban thru the CSWDO immediately assisted the sixteen (16) families who are victims of the recent fire in Brgy. 96, Calanipawan (Pajara Area) which took 11 houses yesterday, May 1, 2021, at around 11:10 A.M.

Family food packs composed of 6 kilos rice, 10 canned goods, coffee, biscuits, milk, and cup noodles, together with hygiene kits, blankets, mosquito nets, and mats were the initial help that the office brought to the victims right after the fire.

Meantime, kitchenware and used clothing, were also distributed by a team from CSWDO to the fire victims who are temporarily taking shelter at their relative’s houses in the area, the following day.

Meanwhile, CSWDO Head Ms. Chona Fe Bahin stated that the office is working on the recommendation of the family-victims for financial assistance from the City Government of Tacloban.

The fire which was declared “fire out” after almost an hour and left 16 families homeless, was responded by Tacloban City Fire Station, Tacloban CHAMBER Vounteer Fire Brigade, and the Local Chief Executive himself, Mayor Alfred S. Romualdez.

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