Camp Olivas, City of San Fernando, Pampanga—Police Regional Office 3 (PRO3) has bolstered its disaster response capabilities with a significant acquisition of new equipment worth over Php 400,000.00.
The newly procured items, consisting of 440 life vests and 440 ABS hard hats, were financed through PRO3’s contingency fund amounting to Php 404,000.00.
These essential pieces of equipment have been distributed to the police provincial offices in Bataan, Bulacan, and Pampanga, provinces frequently impacted by typhoons, on Monday morning, August 5 during the Monday Flag raising ceremony at Police Regional Office 3.
“This is just the first tranche of our disaster equipment procurement. More will follow, as it is crucial to continually upgrade our gear to enhance our disaster response capabilities,” stated PRO3 Director PBGen Jose Hidalgo Jr.
By investing in modern and reliable equipment, PRO3 ensures that its personnel are better prepared to respond to natural disasters, safeguarding the lives and properties of our communities,” he added.
The public is also urged to report any need for assistance or to report crimes through PRO3’s hotlines 0917-6235700 and 09175562597 or social media channels via the Facebook page Police Regional Office3.
This will ensure timely and effective responses from the authorities, further enhancing the safety and security of the community.
