Antique Municipalities Face Water Shortage: Bureau of Fire Protection Implements Rationing amid El Niño Phenomenon"
The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) in San Jose de Buenavista, Antique, has initiated water rationing in municipalities affected by the El Niño phenomenon and experiencing water shortages. According to Fire Officer 2 Eulie May Raymaro, the municipal fire stations in Bugasong, Tibiao, San Remigio, Culasi, Sibalom, and Valderrama have conducted a total of 20 water rationing operations using fire trucks.
Responding to requests from local government units, especially for residents in hilly or elevated areas facing water scarcity, the BFP provides water for activities such as bathing and dishwashing, though not for drinking. To access water, barangays in need coordinate with their municipal governments, which supply gasoline for the fire trucks. The BFP has 27 fire trucks across 18 municipalities ready for use in water rationing.
As part of conservation efforts, the BFP has reduced water usage during fire drill simulations in schools, barangays, and private businesses. Raymaro explained that fire stations are instructed to minimize water use during simulations, sometimes even performing fire suppression exercises without actual water usage.
Additionally, the BFP is actively participating in environmental preservation initiatives by conducting tree planting twice a month and collaborating with local government units on tree planting activities. These efforts aim to contribute to environmental preservation and mitigate the adverse effects of climate change, particularly during events like the El Niño phenomenon.(PNA)
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