DSWD assists LGUs in TD Vicky-hit areas Format Field Offices (FO) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in areas hit by Tropical Depression Vicky continues to coordinate with local government units (LGUs) on the provision of needed relief assistance for affected families. The Department is committed to provide resource augmentation to affected LGUs and assist them in their disaster response operations. As of December 20, the DSWD Disaster Response and Management Bureau (DRMB) reported that 8,924 families or 36,030 individuals from Regions VII, VIII, XI, and Caraga have been affected. Of this number, 3,815 families or 15,803 are currently staying in 123 evacuation centers set up by LGUs in the affected regions.