Ilocos Norte remains on alert; Evacuation center ready

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00:00The government-assured disaster response options are in place and ready for affected Filipinos in the Ilocos region,

00:08including preemptive evacuation if the need arises.

00:12Local authorities are also constantly assessing the situation in their respective areas

00:17to be able to act promptly to address the needs of residents.

00:21BTV Patrick Desus has more.

00:25Ilocos Norte, including here in Lawag City, is now experiencing rainfall.

00:31According to the LGU, Lawag becomes a catch basin for neighboring areas during heavy rains, leading to flooding.

00:40All the water that flows out to our adjacent municipalities comes from here.

00:51That's why Lawag City is a catch basin.

00:54So our number one hazard is flooding.

00:59As a result, the province remains alert, having recently been hit by Super Typhoon Julia.

01:06Evacuation centers are ready for residents.

01:09Needing refuge, each family has its own room with proper beds.

01:15There's even a couple's room for partners who want some private time.

01:20Various relief packs containing food and rice are prepositioned at evacuation centers in Lawag.

01:27Family kits, hygiene kits, and sleeping kits will also be distributed immediately.

01:33Lawag City is very far from the regional office.

01:37Although they have a warehouse here, we are 23 LGUs here in Ilocos Norte.

01:45And with this, having the kits here right at the evacuation center, they can be immediately attended to.

01:55Rescue equipment is ready for deployment if needed for evacuation,

02:00such as rescue boats of the Ilocos Norte Provincial Government to be used in responding to flood-prone areas in the province.

02:08The Office of Civil Defense Ilocos Region has ordered all LGUs to enforce preemptive evacuation in flood-prone and landslide-prone areas.

02:19We've seen what's happening in Bicolsa right now.

02:23The water is fast.

02:25Especially if the flood is coming from the mountains.

02:30It's easier to provide aid than to retrieve the boats.

02:36So, as much as possible, we don't want to have any casualties or injuries.

02:43Let's remember that this flood is almost nationwide.

02:48We cannot ask for help right now.

02:51So we have to be by ourselves here in Region 1 because of what is happening in Bicol and other areas.

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