Philippine
Red Cross Lifeline Kits now available at Shopee
No one really knows when disaster will strike but we
have been warned time and again that there’s a possibility that any moment now,
the Big One will strike. And it’s best if we are prepared at all times.
Shopee, the leading online shopping platform in the
Philippines, partners with the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) to promote National
Disaster Resilience Month this July. The partnership encourages Filipinos to be
equipped and self-reliant to be able to survive the first and most crucial 72 hours
following a calamity, during which amenities such as electricity, water or
telephone lines may not work, and rescue teams may not be able to reach the
location immediately.
“Shopee is proud to work with the Philippine Red Cross
as we promote the importance of resilience after a disaster. We hope that by having the PRC Lifeline Kits
available on Shopee, this helps Filipinos prepare for and survive in the
aftermath of disasters or emergencies,” said Macy Castillo, Shopee’s Head of
Commercial Business.
The PRC Lifeline Kits offered on Shopee feature
essential items such as flashlights, whistles, thermal blankets, first aid kits
and other supplies to help support anyone during the first 72 hours of an
emergency. Various kits that can be carried while evacuating are available for
everyone —
children, adults, or even the entire family.
In the wake of a magnitude 6.5 quake that hit the
Visayas earlier in the month, the PRC reminds residents of Metro Manila and
nearby provinces that they should prepare for the “Big One”, a magnitude 7
earthquake along the West Valley Fault, which is ripe for movement.
“We need to plan ahead for every
disaster. By making preparations to ensure effective and efficient responses,
we help build resilient communities ready to face any disaster. Efficient
volunteers, together with strong logistics support and information technology,
will allow us to build a more responsive and better Red Cross for the
community,” said PRC Chairman and Senator Richard Gordon.
The PRC kits are available through the official Red
Cross PH store on Shopee (https://shopee.ph/redcrossph) and comes with Free Shipping and Cash On
Delivery (COD) nationwide. Filipinos across the country can now better prepare
to face potential disasters.
“It’s best to be prepared and have an emergency kit at
home, the office, and other places we frequent. Shopee is committed to helping
the PRC promote swift response and resilience in the face of adversity. This
will not only come in handy, but also save lives,” Castillo adds.
Shopee
is available to download for free on the App Store and Google Play. To learn more about the PRC Lifeline Kits,
visit the Shopee Red Cross PH store at https://shopee.ph/redcrossph.
