DSWD Caraga Responds to Baan 3 Fire Incident, Provides Support to Affected Families

Posted on October 27, 2024

The fire-affected area in Baan Riverside, Butuan City.

In response to the recent fire incident in Baan Riverside, Butuan City on October 29, 2024, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office Caraga provided immediate augmentation support to assist the 33 displaced families.

Ms. Lisha Diola from DSWD FO Caraga is distributing the Family Food Packs (FFPs).

The loading of Family Food Packs (FFPs) at the DSWD FO Caraga regional warehouse.

Recognizing the urgent needs of the affected families, FO Caraga has provided each family with five Family Food Packs (FFPs), 20 modular tents, hygiene kits, kitchen kits, family kits, and sleeping kits, to support them during this challenging time.

The augmentation support provided for the families affected by the fire incident.

DSWD Field Office Caraga continues to monitor the situation, ready to respond to any further needs that may arise as families begin to recover from the fire incident. This proactive effort by the Department reinforces its commitment to supporting communities in times of crisis and ensuring the welfare of its citizens.