Tag: Emergency Response
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Fire in Molo Displaces 57 Families, Community Rallies for Support
In a devastating noontime incident on Thursday, November 21, 2024, a fire swept through a residential area in Barangay San Pedro, Molo, leaving 57 families without homes. The fire, which started at 12:22 p.m., was brought under control by 1:16 p.m., but not before it destroyed 46 houses and partially damaged two others. Acting Mayor…
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Rising Waters Cause Widespread Road Closures in Tuguegarao City
Tuguegarao City is grappling with severe flooding as the Cagayan River continues to swell, leading to the closure of numerous roads. The water level at Buntun Bridge reached a critical 11.6 meters by 9 a.m. on Tuesday, surpassing the 11-meter warning threshold. This surge in water levels is attributed to persistent rainfall from recent weather…
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98 Families Evacuate in Pangasinan and La Union Amid Super Typhoon Pepito Threats
In response to the looming threat of Super Typhoon Pepito, also known internationally as Man-yi, a total of 98 families from the regions of Pangasinan and La Union have been forced to leave their homes. The evacuation began on Saturday night as a precaution against potential storm surges. The Pangasinan Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and…
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Ilocos Region Braces for Typhoons Ofel and Pepito with Comprehensive Preparations
In anticipation of the impacts from Typhoon Ofel (Usagi) and the approaching Tropical Storm Man-yi, soon to be named Pepito, local government units (LGUs) and national agencies in the Ilocos Region are taking decisive action. The Pangasinan Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, for instance, has been actively training personnel in water search and…
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Bicol Region Braces for Tropical Storm ‘Pepito’: Disaster Council Activates Response Units
The Bicol region is gearing up for the potential impact of Tropical Storm Man-yi, soon to be named ‘Pepito’ upon entering the Philippine area of responsibility. The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council in Bicol (RDRRMC-5) has been actively preparing, maintaining a red alert status at its emergency operation centers as announced in a…
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Eastern Visayas Deploys Teams to Samar Provinces in Anticipation of Tropical Storm Pepito
In preparation for the potential impacts of Tropical Storm Man-yi, soon to be named Pepito, the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) has dispatched two teams to Eastern Samar and Northern Samar. The deployment, which took place on Thursday, November 14, 2024, aims to mitigate the effects of the storm, expected to bring…
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DOH Allocates P10 Million for Medical Aid to Bicol Families Hit by Storm Kristine
In a significant relief effort, the Department of Health (DOH) Region 5 (Bicol) has been actively distributing medical and logistical support to communities devastated by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine, known internationally as Trami, which struck in October. The DOH-5 has committed PHP9.92 million to aid the affected areas, providing essential supplies and services to those…
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