Tag: Disaster Preparedness
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Canlaon City Enhances Volcano Evacuation with New Siren System
Canlaon City, located in Negros Oriental, has taken significant steps to improve its disaster response capabilities by introducing a new siren system. This system, recently tested, is designed to alert residents and evacuees about dangerous volcanic activity from Mt. Kanlaon. The city’s information officer, Edna Lhou Masicampo, emphasized the siren’s role as a vital tool…
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Ongoing Threat of Mt. Kanlaon Eruption Keeps Evacuees from Returning Home
In Canlaon City, Negros Oriental, over 6,000 evacuees remain displaced due to the persistent threat of a major eruption from Mt. Kanlaon, as stated by the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) 6 on Tuesday. The safety of residents is the primary concern, with OCD-6 Director Raul Fernandez emphasizing the ongoing magmatic activities of the volcano.…
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DSWD Seeks Volunteers for Food Pack Production at VDRC and NROC
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is urgently calling for volunteers to assist in the production of family food packs (FFPs) at two key locations: the Visayas Disaster Resource Center (VDRC) in Mandaue City, Cebu, and the National Resource Operations Center (NROC) in Pasay City. This initiative is part of the DSWD’s efforts…
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Ilocos Sur’s Santa Catalina Prepares for Tsunami with Drill and Evacuation Plan
In a proactive move to safeguard its residents, the town of Santa Catalina in Ilocos Sur is organizing a tsunami drill later this month. This initiative follows the release of an evacuation guide route by the local government, aimed at preparing the community for potential disasters. The Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO)…
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DSWD Bolsters Preparedness with Relief Supplies and Evacuation Centers for Kanlaon Residents
In a proactive move, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Central Visayas has ramped up its readiness by stockpiling essential supplies and pinpointing evacuation centers in Negros Oriental. This initiative falls under the umbrella of ‘Oplan Exodus,’ a strategic plan designed to manage potential crises near Mt. Kanlaon, as announced by DSWD-7…
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Department of Education Revises Guidelines to Ensure Safety and Continuity of Learning During Emergencies
The Department of Education (DepEd) has recently updated its policies on class and work suspensions in schools during various emergencies, aiming to protect students, teachers, and staff while maintaining educational continuity. The new guidelines, outlined in DepEd Order No. 022, s. 2024, were released on December 23, 2024, and address a range of situations including…
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New DepEd Guidelines Aim to Safeguard Students and Ensure Educational Continuity Amid Disasters
The Department of Education (DepEd) has recently updated its guidelines on the suspension of classes and work in schools during various emergencies, aiming to protect students, teachers, and staff while maintaining educational continuity. The new DepEd Order No. 022, issued on December 23, 2024, addresses a range of scenarios including typhoons, heavy rainfall, earthquakes, power…
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Six Philippine Regions Advised to Stay Vigilant Despite Reduced Seismic Activity at Manila Trench
MANILA – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has called on local government units in six regions—Ilocos, Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, and the National Capital Region—to remain alert and prepare for potential earthquakes and tsunamis, even as seismic activity at the Manila Trench has declined. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology…
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Decrease in Offshore Earthquakes Noted in Ilocos Sur, Vigilance Urged
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) announced a reduction in offshore seismic activity in Ilocos Sur during a recent briefing. Phivolcs Director Teresito Bacolcol highlighted that the number of earthquakes has significantly dropped, with only one quake recorded in the last 24 hours, a stark contrast to the peak of 70 quakes on…
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Decrease in Offshore Earthquakes Noted in Ilocos Sur, Phivolcs Urges Continued Vigilance
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) announced a reduction in offshore seismic activity in Ilocos Sur during a recent briefing. Despite the decline, Phivolcs Director Teresito Bacolcol emphasized the importance of staying vigilant against earthquake risks across the Philippines. The number of earthquakes has significantly dropped, with only one recorded in the last…
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