Tag: Evacuation
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Shear Line Forces Evacuation of 385 People in Camarines Sur
In response to the severe weather conditions caused by the shear line, more than 300 individuals have sought refuge in evacuation centers across Camarines Sur, as reported by the Office of Civil Defense in Bicol (OCD-5). Gremil Alexis Naz, the spokesperson for OCD-5, stated during a Friday interview that 77 families, totaling 385 people, are…
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Government Aid for Mt. Kanlaon Eruption Victims Reaches PHP123.7 Million
The Philippine government has extended over PHP123.69 million in aid to those impacted by the recent unrest of Mt. Kanlaon, as reported by the Office of Civil Defense (OCD). The volcano’s activity has affected 11,883 families, totaling 45,526 individuals across 32 barangays in Western and Central Visayas. All 9,571 families in need have received assistance,…
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Evacuees Near Mt. Kanlaon’s Lahar Paths Urged to Relocate by Local Governments
In response to the ongoing activity of Mt. Kanlaon, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) has issued a directive to local government units (LGUs) to move evacuees from centers located along potential lahar paths. This decision came after an emergency meeting led by OCD chief Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno, aimed at addressing the risks associated with…
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Kanlaon Volcano Spews Ash, Heightening Eruption Concerns
On Monday afternoon, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported a significant ash emission from Kanlaon Volcano, with a dark plume reaching up to 1.2 kilometers in height. The emission, which started at 11:45 a.m., was accompanied by a low-frequency volcanic earthquake. Phivolcs issued a warning that ashfall could affect communities northwest to…
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Kanlaon Volcano Spews Ash, Heightens Alert
On Monday afternoon, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) reported a significant ash emission from Kanlaon Volcano, with a dark plume reaching up to 1.2 kilometers in height. The emission started at 11:45 a.m. and was accompanied by a low-frequency volcanic earthquake. Phivolcs issued a warning about expected ashfall in communities northwest to…
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Mass Evacuation in Northern Negros as Torrential Rains Trigger Flash Floods
In a dramatic response to sudden flash floods, hundreds of residents in northern Negros Occidental were forced to evacuate their homes late Sunday night. The flooding, triggered by relentless rains from a shearline affecting the Visayas, impacted three areas: Cadiz City, Manapla, and Victorias City. In Cadiz City alone, the disaster displaced 1,730 people from…
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OCD Urges Kanlaon Evacuees to Remain in Shelters Over Christmas Amid Volcanic Activity
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) has issued a strong recommendation for residents evacuated from areas near Mt. Kanlaon on Negros Island to stay in evacuation centers during the Christmas holidays. This advice comes in response to the ongoing volcanic activity of Mt. Kanlaon. Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno of the OCD emphasized the importance of staying…
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OCD Urges Kanlaon Evacuees to Remain in Shelters Over Holidays
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) has issued a strong recommendation for residents evacuated from areas near Mt. Kanlaon on Negros Island to stay in evacuation centers during the Christmas holidays. This advice comes in response to the ongoing activity of the volcano. Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno of the OCD emphasized the importance of staying safe,…
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La Castellana Establishes Task Force to Nourish Pets Near Mt. Kanlaon
In a compassionate move, the local government of La Castellana, located in Negros Occidental, has initiated the Mt. Kanlaon Task Force Pet Rescue. This group is dedicated to providing sustenance to pets within a six-kilometer radius of the extended danger zone surrounding Mt. Kanlaon. The initiative was spurred by the need to support animals left…
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