QUEZON CITY (PIA) — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has declared its readiness for quick response in face of the potential adverse impact of Typhoon Nika (Toraji).
PCG Commandant, Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan, has earlier ordered the full mobilization of coast guard efforts for disaster response.
He also reminded all PCG personnel to remain vigilant and to carry out all assigned tasks promptly and efficiently.
Coast Guard District North Eastern Luzon (CGDNELZN) has already mobilized its personnel and resources to enhance community safety in the face of the weather disturbance.
“All units are on high alert to address potential emergencies, such as flooding and landslides, associated with the storm,” said District Commander, Commodore Gary Dale Gimotea.
He added, “The Deployable Response Group (DRG) is fully equipped with communication devices, first aid kits, and rescue tools for rapid deployment.”
They are also working closely with local government units (LGUs) to coordinate evacuation and rescue efforts, ensuring the safety of vulnerable communities, he underscored.
Gimotea said the Coast Guard District may be contacted for proactive support and aid through the following mobile numbers:
-CG District North Eastern Luzon: 0997-163-2854
-CG Cagayan: 0956-830-1802
-CG Aurora: 0956-417-0107
-CG Batanes: 0961-877-2083
-CG Calayan: 0999-924-3554
-CG Isabela: 0962-827-5978
Meanwhile, Coast Guard District North Western Luzon (CGDNWLZN) has ensured that all needed personnel and deployable response equipment, as part of the Deployable Response Group (DRG), are ready and well-prepared.
They are on standby to assist the Local Government Units (LGUs) and their constituents for the possible conduct of evacuation and rescue operations, said District Commander, Capt. Mark Larsen Mariano.
“PCG personnel in all ports throughout the Ilocos region are on heightened alert status to immediately respond to any eventuality brought by the said tropical storm,” Mariano assured.
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. This is to ensure the safety and security of people within their area of responsibility, he added.
Personnel of PCG in every port in the area are on standby to react quickly and respond immediately to any emergencies caused by the aforementioned typhoon.
He said the District Coast Guard may be contacted in case of emergency and inquiries through the following numbers:
-CG District North Western Luzon: 0945 746 3430
-CG La Union: 0936 265 9447
-CG Pangasinan: 0927 077 8026
-CG Ilocos Sur: 0966 859 0756
-CG Ilocos Norte: 0910 609 7420
For its part, Coast Guard District Bicol (CGDBCL) has reported monitoring the following updates in relation to Typhoon Nika.
STRANDED:
-230 passengers
-22 rolling cargo
-1 vessel
TAKING SHELTER:
-1 vessel
PORTS COVERED:
-Tabaco Port
-Pioduran Port
-Pasacao Port
-Virac Port
-San Andres Port
-Masbate City Port/ Mobo Port
-Mintac Port
-San Jacinto Port
-San Pascual Port
-Matnog Port
-Pilar Port
-Bulan Port
-Castilla Port
Coast Guard District Bicol said it can be contacted in case of emergency and inquiries through the following numbers:
-CG District Bicol: 09776121237
-CG Sorsogon: 09091141877
-CG Camarines Sur: 09463539906
-CG Albay: 09275640600
-CG Masbate: 09637777190
-CG Camarines Norte: 09682805965
-CG Catanduanes: 09478310880 (PIA DMD)
