The City Information Office announced on Tuesday that roads and bridges within Davao City sustained no significant damage after the twin earthquakes that occurred on Oct. 10 and 11.
According to the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO), rapid assessments conducted after the tremors showed that the city’s main infrastructure remains “manageable.”
CDRRMO head Alfredo Baloran said the city government activated its Emergency Operations Center, which includes response clusters from the Department of Public Works and Highways and the City Engineer’s Office, to conduct immediate inspections following the twin tremors.
“From time to time, I asked them about the status of our roads and bridges, and they said all are passable and undamaged. Even if there are hairline cracks, the roads remain safe for public use,” Baloran said.
On Monday afternoon, Architect Khashayar Toghyani, officer-in-charge of the Office of the City Building Official (OCBO), reported that red and yellow tag notices were issued to several establishments following rapid visual inspections conducted by OCBO and the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE) Davao City Chapter.
A red tag indicates that a building is unsafe for occupancy due to severe structural damage.
“A comprehensive structural assessment is required, and entry or use of the premises is prohibited until all necessary repairs have been completed and cleared by the OCBO,” Toghyani said.
Four establishments received red tag notices.
Meanwhile, a yellow tag signifies restricted use of a building due to moderate structural or non-structural damage. Four establishments were also issued yellow tag notices, requiring repairs before full re-occupancy.