The Cebu Provincial Government is urging households to stock essential supplies that can sustain their families for at least 72 hours as the province prepares for the possible effects of Super El Niño.
Gov. Pamela Baricuatro said the provincial government is developing an information campaign to encourage families to maintain adequate supplies of food, drinking water and other necessities during the first three days of an emergency.
The initiative aims to help households remain self-sufficient while authorities mobilize response teams and deliver assistance to communities affected by disasters.
“That’s why maghimo tag campaign nga mangandam ta,” Baricuatro said.
She urged Cebuanos to take preparedness seriously and make household readiness a shared responsibility, emphasizing the need for families to protect themselves while waiting for government assistance.
Baricuatro said the 72-hour preparedness standard follows international practice, as emergency responders may need time to reach affected areas, especially when disasters disrupt roads, communication lines and other critical infrastructure.
The campaign comes as Cebu prepares for a Very Strong El Niño, which could bring prolonged below-normal rainfall and warmer temperatures through the first half of 2027.
The province projects a dry spell in November, followed by drought conditions from December 2026 to April 2027. Rainfall could also drop significantly this month.
Provincial vulnerability mapping has identified 11 local government units with barangays at risk of prolonged dry conditions.
Tuburan has the highest number of potentially affected barangays at 36, followed by Daanbantayan and Catmon with 20 each. Carmen has 15, Borbon 12 and Sogod 11, while Tabuelan and Bogo City have seven each.
📷 Media courtesy of eWater
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