 This also includes provision by LGUs of support system and psychosocial services for women and children who are traumatized because of the calamity suffered. Psychosocial services are greatly needed during these times. (CAR) Food Security  Accounts have been documented that specific needs of women are often not addressed during emergency situations. It is recommended that LGUs ensure gender responsive delivery of services. This should include provisions of prenatal services for pregnant women like Tetanus Toxoid injection, breastfeeding and/or supplemental feeding. (Region 9). Health  It has been noted that women, children, sick people and the elderly lack medical attention. Hence, LGUs should ensure that health personnel and services are available in transitory sites to cater to the needs of sick people especially pregnant and lactating women, the elderly, and sick children.  Interventions for victims of displacement and calamities should include provisions for psycho-social services especially for women and children who were subjected to severe trauma. Shelter: Safe and secure evacuation centers/ transitory sites  Women should be given more privacy, also taking into consideration the families with daughters. (Region 9). In CAR, it was recommended that there should be separate evacuation centers for PWDs, pregnant women, men, and women with their children to have an organized and specific catering of their needs. Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene 78

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