THE Pasig City government has distributed 160,000 hard hats to schools and learning centers to strengthen earthquake preparedness among students, Mayor Vico Sotto said Wednesday.
Sotto said the protective gear will be placed in classrooms across Department of Education K-12 schools, child development centers, the Special Children Education Institute, Pasig City Institute of Science and Technology, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Pasig, and the city library.
He said the helmets follow a 1-to-1 ratio with classroom chairs to ensure that each student has access to protective equipment during drills or actual emergencies.
Sotto said the hard hats were procured through public bidding at 154 pesos each, significantly lower than the initial estimate of more than P300 per unit.
“This is a disaster-preparedness project that is also an awareness-raising campaign,” Sotto said.
The mayor said the helmets meet quality standards with Department of Labor and Employment certification and include release buckle whistles and reflectorized stickers. They will remain in classrooms to ensure they are available during drills or emergencies.
