BAGUIO CITY (PIA) — The Cordillera Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) advises the public to remain on alert even as tropical storm” Enteng” (international name: Yagi) is already outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility as the enhanced Southwest monsoon or habagat persists in some areas in the region Office of Civil Defense Regional Director and Regional DRRM Council Chairperson Albert Mogo said Enteng had a minimal effect in the Cordillera but with the enhanced habagat, the CRDRRMC maintains its heightened alert.
“As of reporting time, no major effects have been reported in CAR. However, the Cordillera RDRRMC is still in full alert and in close coordination with local DRRM Councils to ensure continuous proactive measures and response readiness. Hindi pa po tapos ang ating disaster management operations. Ipagpapatuloy pa rin natin ang ating kahandaan”, Mogol reported during a briefing with the National DRRM Council Based on the CRDRRMC Situational Report as of 5:00 pm September 3, 2024.
Roads were mostly affected (six in Benguet, two in Mountain Province and one in Kalinga) due to soil/rock/slope collapse, road slip or damaged slope protection, although all are already passable as of the reporting period.
There was only one family with three people in San Quintin, Abra that were affected. They were assisted by the local government unit and the Department of Social Welfare and Development outside evacuation center.
To check if there are other damages or affected population in the region, Mogol has issued a memorandum to all local DRRM Council for the conduct of Rapid Damage Assessment and Needs Analysis (RDANA) in their respective area of responsibility.
Mogol also advised the local DRRM Councils to maintain heightened alert and response readiness, as the threat of rain-induced landslide or flash floods remain due to habagat or localized thunderstorms.
Meantime, the DSWD Cordillera Regional Field Office affirmed adequate supply of food and non-food items strategically positioned and ready for augmentation to LGUs, in times of emergencies and disasters.
During the September 1 CRDRRMC meeting, DSWD-CAR reported a total of 56,678 family food packs worth around P45.53 million and non-food items worth around P52.61 million are available for augmentation, and a standby fund for response operation of P2.99 million. (CCD, PIA-CAR)
