Mdrrmo STA. MARIA

24/09/2026

As of 8:00 AM today, 24 September 2026, the Tropical Storm "QUEENIE" (formerly LPA 09g) is being monitored INSIDE the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR).

All are advised to monitor updates from DOST-PAGASA.

22/09/2026

MDRRMO STAFF MEETING
September 18, 2026

LOOK: The Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) personnel conducted a staff meeting to discuss important office matters, ongoing activities, and preparations for upcoming programs and operations.

The meeting aims to strengthen coordination, teamwork, and preparedness among MDRRMO personnel in ensuring effective disaster risk reduction and emergency response.

“Prepared today
Protected tomorrow
Resilient through readiness”

22/09/2026

20/09/2026

DISASTER PREPAREDNESS ||

LOOK: The Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) headed by Mr. Arwin Vendiola, under the supervision of Hon. Mayor Michael S. Florendo, conducted a First Aid and Basic Life Support (BLS) Training last September 19, 2026, at the Barangay Plaza Covered Court, Brgy. Danuman East, Sta. Maria, Ilocos Sur.

The training was attended by Barangay Officials, Youth Officials, Barangay Tanods, BNS, BHWs, and residents of the barangay. As part of the Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (BDRRM) programs and activities.

The activity aims to strengthen the community’s knowledge and skills in first aid, basic life support, emergency preparedness, and response, particularly during fire, earthquakes, and other emergencies and disasters.

Prepared today
protected tomorrow
Resilience though readiness

19/09/2026

PUBLIC SAFETY | BOTIGUE FALLS
September 17, 2026

The MDRRMO Emergency Response Team provided public safety and emergency response support during the site visit and clean-up drive initiated by the LGU Sta. Maria Tourism Office in coordination with MENRO and ISPSC, at Botigue Falls, Sitio Paring, Brgy. Baballasion, Sta. Maria, Ilocos Sur.

The activity was conducted as part of the Tourism Month Celebration 2026, promoting environmental stewardship, community participation, and the safety of visitors and participants.

Prepared today
Protected tomorrow
Resilience though readiness

18/09/2026

INTERNATIONAL COASTAL CLEAN-UP DAY 2026
September 18, 2026

Coastal Clean-Up and Underwater Clean-Up Activity (Scubasura)

The Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) personnel headed by Mr. Arwin Vendiola and under the supervision of Atty. Ruth Ann Dolor, Municipal Administrator, actively participated in the Coastal Clean-Up and Underwater Clean-Up Activity (Scubasurero) along the shoreline and coastal waters of Sta. Maria, Ilocos Sur.

The activity was organized by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in celebration of International Coastal Clean-Up (ICC) Day 2026.

The event brought together employees from various government agencies, civil society organizations, and members of the local community in a collective effort to remove and properly dispose of assorted garbage and debris found along the coastal area and underwater.

Through this collaborative initiative, we continue to promote environmental protection, preserve our coastal ecosystems, and strengthen community preparedness for a cleaner, healthier, and safer Sta. Maria.

Clean seas for resilient community!

18/09/2026

CBDRRM DEVELOPMENT TRAINING, SEPTEMBER 14-16, 2026 @ POB. NORTE, STA. MARIA, ILOCOS SUR

Strengthening barangay-level capacity in disaster risk governance, preparedness, prevention and mitigation, response, recovery, and community resilience, with emphasis on translating knowledge into coordinated and actionable local DRRM practice. With Technical experts and facilitators from the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Region I and DILG- Sta. Maria.

17/09/2026

September 16, 2026 || COASTAL CLEAN-UP DRIVE

LOOK: The MDRRMO personnel headed by Mr. Arwin Vendiola under the supervision of Mayor Michael S. Florendo participated in Dalluyon V, spearheaded by the Provincial Government of Ilocos Sur.

The activity aims to promote environmental protection, coastal conservation, and disaster risk reduction through collective action and community participation.

Together, let us keep our coastlines clean, safe, and resilient.