Hearth Superintendent Arnel Abella, Bureau of Hearth Safety Mandaue Director.| Photograph: Mary Rose Sagarino
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – The Bureau of Hearth Safety in Mandaue Metropolis (BFP-Mandaue) performed inspections of colleges designated as polling facilities for the upcoming Might 12 elections, specializing in fireplace security and electrical line points.
Hearth Superintendent Arnel Abella, the town’s Hearth Marshal, reported that no main security considerations have been discovered in the course of the inspections.
The crew checked energy traces and fireplace exits to make sure the amenities are ready for any emergency conditions.
“Particularly ang fireplace exits kay kung naay mahitabo, makagawas dayun ang mga tawo,” mentioned Abella. (Particularly the fireplace exits, as a result of in case one thing occurs, folks can instantly get out.)
On election day, the BFP will deploy personnel, fireplace vehicles, and ambulances to make sure security at polling stations.
The inspection report has been forwarded to the Fee on Elections (Comelec-Mandaue).
Election Assistant Jacqueline Reuyan confirmed that the report was obtained in March and mentioned they’re working intently with different companies, together with the Division of Schooling (DepEd), to handle potential election-related points.
Reuyan additionally famous that each one 813 election personnel are already ready, though a refresher coaching session is scheduled for April 12.
In preparation for potential energy outages, Reuyan mentioned all academics have been instructed to convey moveable lights in case of a brownout, as not all amenities are outfitted with mills.
Nonetheless, she clarified that any energy interruptions won’t have an effect on the Automated Counting Machines (ACMs) used for the elections, as these are outfitted with batteries that may last as long as 72 hours.
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