23/07/2024
KEEP SAFE APO ME NGA KABARANGAYAN .
| The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) of Ilocos Sur remains on red alert as moderate to heavy rainfall has been experienced in the province since Monday, July 22, due to Typhoon Carina (International Name: Gaemi) and southwest monsoon or ‘habagat’.
“Typhoon Carina enhances the southwest monsoon or habagat which brings heavy rains here in Ilocos Sur. We conducted a pre-disaster risk assessment together with other agencies to identify the impact of the typhoon and the southwest monsoon. We have raised the alert status from white to red alert status and we have activated the emergency operation center and sent warnings,” said Rhon Arquelada, PDRRM officer.
For continuous weather updates, Arquelada emphasized that the PDRRM office maintains constant coordination with all city and municipal DRRM offices.
Additionally, all personnel from provincial, city, and municipal DRRM offices are on duty 24/7, ensuring prompt response to any calamities or emergencies.
He added, “Our responders are always prepared and on standby. Our equipment, including boats and vehicles, is ready to be deployed by sea or land.”
Read the full story here: https://www.pia.gov.ph/ilocos-sur-on-red-alert-to-monitor-typhoon-carina-habagat/
News by Joyah Quimoyog and Vincent Savella
Photo by PDRRMO via Facebook
