MANILA, Philippines – Ipinag-utos ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ang buong tulong ng gobyerno sa mga apektado ng ashfall sa Bulkang Mayon, partikular sa Guinobatan at Camalig sa Albay.
“Following the President’s directive, response operations are now in full swing to protect public health, ensure safety, and keep roads and essential services accessible in affected areas,” saad sa pahayag ng Palasyo.
Inatasan ni Marcos ang Department of Public Works and Highways “to remove ash from major roads and ensure safe and continuous travel for residents and emergency responders.”
“Kailangan natin tanggalin kasi kung itatabi mo lang, titigas iyan, hindi mawawala iyan,” sinabi naman ni DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon sa pagbisita niya sa mga apektadong bayan.
Namahagi naman ang Department of Health ng N95 masks at nagpadala ng mobile clinics para tulungan ang mga residente na may respiratory concers.
Naglagay din ang ahensya ng water stations.
Inatasan naman ang Bureau of Fire Protection na magsagawa ng water-spraying at ash clearing operations sa mga apektadong lugar.
Samantala, patuloy namang minomonitor ng Office of Civil Defense at National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council ang sitwasyon lalo na ang high-risk areas.
Namamahagi naman ang Department of Social Welfare and Development ng food at essential assistance sa mga pamilya sa evacuation centers.
Mahigit 300,000 food packs at iba pang suplay ang nakaposisyon sa Bicol Region.
“The President also directed authorities to closely monitor rivers and waterways for possible lahar flow, especially in the event of heavy rainfall,” sinabi ng Palasyo.
“Residents are urged to remain vigilant, stay indoors as much as possible, wear protective masks, and follow safety advisories issued by their local government units,” dagdag pa.
Nitong Sabado, sinabi ng Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) na nakapansin ito ng mga senyales ng intensified at magmatic unrest, kasama ang lava flows at volcanic earthquakes.
Sa kabila nito ay nananatili ang Alert Level 3 na babala sa Bulkang Mayon. RNT/JGC
