New Gigaquit Municipal Rescue boat.

Photo courtesy of Sim Patosa Neuda

New Gigaquit Municipal Rescue boat.
Construction completed: October 2013.

Manufactured by "Gigaquit Boatbuilders Industries" in Baybay, Alambique, Gigaquit, Surigao del Norte.

Landslide in Mahanub January 17, 2013

Photos courtesy of Gigad Gakit

Floods January 16, 2013

Floods January 15, 2013

Typhoon Pablo Disaster Response

Typhoon Pablo hits Gigaquit first week of December 2012.  Some of the photos . . .

Barangays Affected by Floods as of January 16, 2013

Photo courtesy of Sim Patosa Neuda

Please click the photo to see larger image . . .

Barangay Disaster Preparedness Training

A 3 day Barangay Disaster Preparedness Training was successfully done last November 22-24, 2012 with the theme “Hiniusang Barangay sa Kalamidad Magtinabangay”.  It was held at the Municipal Multi-Purpose Building.

Gigaquit Disaster Relief January 2011

The following are various photos of the Disaster Relief assistance conducted by the Gigaquit Municipal Government in January 2011 . . .

Relief Operation on Flooding Disaster January 2009

The Municipal Government has conducted several relief operations during the December 2008/January 2009 Flooding calamity that hit Caraga Region including our town Gigaquit. The following are links to some photos:

Click the photos >>  Relief Operations

Additional Flooding Disaster Photos:
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Kinabutan & Puyo-puyo

Anibongan Beach

Baoy area

Disaster Training for Government Personnel

Disaster and Emergency Training - Dec. 11-13, 2008

Municipal Multi-Purpose Bldg. Speakers: Mr. & Mrs. Alvin Egay and Ersalito Babia

The Office of the Mayor and Barangay Affairs of the Gigaquit municipal government, conducted a 3-day Disaster Response Training based on the Philippine National Red Cross model last December 2008. Mr. Alvin Egay and company who are veteran Red Cross volunteers, conducted the training attended by the Municipal Disaster Coordinating Council, Barangay Captains, secretaries and barangay councilors who are in-charge of the Environment.

Participants of the said activity consisted of different barangay representatives in the town. First and foremost, the barangay captains are intended to be the father of their respective communities. As a leader, they must ensure the important necessities of their constituents. In terms of calamity disaster, they must provide needed care and ensure personal safety to alleviate suffering and prevent further injuries and danger. As one main purpose of the activity, those leaders must be more knowledgeable enough and active in every circumstance that may come. They serve as first aiders who gain access to the affected constituents. That is why this kind of activity was realized in preparation for any disaster that may affect the area.

Please click here for the photos.