Section 5Sec./Art. 5

Lead Implementing Agency. - The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), through its secretariat, the Office of the Civil Defense (OCD), shall be the lead implementing agency in this Act.

The NDRRMC shall develop a menu of minimum conceptual design standards for evacuation centers which will consider the following factors: (a) available lot sizes in the LGUs; (b) physical features of a site such as, but not limited to, climate and topography,; (c) social attributes of an area such as culture and history; and (d) Emerging and Re-Emerging Infectious Diseases (EREID).

The NDRRMC, in coordination with the LGUs and relevant agencies, shall oversee and evaluate identified and constructed evacuation centers, and assess key aspects such as, but not limited to, structural integrity, risk and hazard safety, floor area, suitability for intended use, service delivery, availability of camp facilities, and identification of any existing needs or gaps. It shall conduct annual inspections to ensure the continuous improvement and effectiveness of these facilities.