MANILA, Philippines – Inanunsyo ng National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) nitong Sabado, Nobyembre 8 na pinagana na ng regional offices nito ang amateur at civic radio action groups para suportahan ang emergency communications at public assistance operations ng pamahalaan bilang paghahanda sa epekto ng bagyong Uwan.
Sa kalatas, sinabi ng NTC na gagamitin ang mga grupong ito sa pamamagitan ng regional offices nito bilang bahagi ng proactive at mas malakas na disaster preparedness ng pamahalaan maging sa pagtulong sa mga mamamayan sa posibleng epekto ng bagyo.
“The NTC underscores the vital role of radio communications in disaster preparedness and response and commends the continuous volunteerism of the country’s amateur radio and civic communication groups in times of national emergencies.”
Sinabi pa ng NTC na ang regional offices “have already taken proactive measures” bilang paghahanda sa bagyong Uwan.
“Each regional office has coordinated with its respective Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (LDRRMO) to ensure clear lines of communication and effective response coordination,” ayon sa NTC.
“Monitoring of designated emergency frequencies across UHF (ultra high frequency), VHF (very high frequency), and HF (high frequency) bands is now available to support real-time information exchange among emergency responders and volunteer radio groups,” dagdag pa.
Siniguro rin ng NTC na ang communication equipment at mga pasilidad nito ay fully operational, may sapat na power supply at backup system upang mapanatili ang patuloy na serbisyo sa oras ng power interruptions.
“In addition, all radio operators have been reminded to prioritize emergency traffic and strictly adhere to standard communication protocols to maintain order and efficiency in radio traffic during the typhoon’s passage,” dagdag pa. RNT/JGC
