QUEZON CITY (PIA) — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported that it has already undertaken preparedness measures for the possible adverse impact of typhoon Marce (Yinxing).
PCG Commandant, Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan, earlier directed all his personnel to be on alert for typhoons.
The Coast Guard District North Eastern Luzon said it already mobilized its resources and personnel.
District Commander Commodore Gary Dale Gimotea underscored that this proactive measure is aimed at ensuring community safety through effective preparedness and response strategies.
He said all Coast Guard units in North Eastern Luzon are on heightened alert and on standby to address potential emergencies, given the unpredictable and severe weather conditions associated with tropical storms that can lead to flooding and landslides.
Their Deployable Response Group (DRG), he said, has undergone extensive training and is equipped with essential resources like communication devices, first aid kits, and rescue tools for immediate deployment in emergencies.
He stressed the importance of keeping these resources ready to mitigate the impacts of natural disasters.
He added that they also continuously collaborate with local government units (LGUs), noting that it is key to coordinating evacuation and rescue efforts and ensuring the safety of vulnerable populations through a community-focused disaster management approach.
Gimotea said Coast Guard District North Eastern Luzon may be contacted for proactive support and aid through the following mobile numbers:
-Coast Guard (CG) District North Eastern Luzon: 0997-163-2854
-CG Station Cagayan: 0956-830-1802
-CG Station Aurora: 0956-417-0107
-CG Station Batanes: 961-877-2083
-CG Station Calayan: 0999-924-3554
-CG Station IsabelaL 0962-827-5978
Meanwhile, Coast Guard District North Western Luzon ensured that all needed personnel and deployable response equipment, as part of the Deployable Response Group (DRG), are ready and well-prepared to assist LGUs and constituents for the possible conduct of evacuation and rescue operations.
District Commander Capt. Mark Larsen Mariano said their personnel in all ports throughout the region are on heightened alert status to immediately respond to any eventuality brought by the said tropical storm.
All essential first aid and necessary rescue equipment, along with radio communication devices, are fully operational and ready for use in case of any emergencies to ensure the safety and security of people within their area of responsibility, he said.
He added that personnel of PCG in every port in the area are on standby to react quickly and respond immediately to any emergencies caused by the storm.
Mariano said for cases of emergency and inquiries, the Coast Guard District North Western Luzon may be reached through the following mobile numbers:
-Coast Guard District North Western Luzon: 0945 746 3430
CG Station La Union: 0936 265 9447
-CG Station Pangasinan: 0927 077 8026
-CG Station Ilocos Sur: 0966 859 0756
-CG Station Ilocos Morte: 0910 609 7420 (PIA DMD)
