Press Release September 13, 2018 Legarda Reminds LGUs, Public on Typhoon and Storm Surge Preparedness Senator Loren Legarda today reminded local government units (LGUs) and citizens on ways to prepare for a typhoon as Typhoon Ompong starts to affect more areas in the country. Legarda stressed that citizens, especially those in areas with public storm warning signals, should regularly monitor weather updates and advisories for evacuation; while disaster preparedness and response agencies should be on alert for emergencies and concerned government departments ready to provide basic needs and relief items for residents in temporary shelters and affected areas. The Senator reminded citizens of measures to undertake based on the Disaster Preparedness and First Aid Handbook, a manual produced by the Committee on Climate Change, which Legarda chairs. What to do in case of typhoons
Legarda also cautioned communities of possible storm surges. Storm surge is a sudden rise in sea level above normal, causing big waves as a tropical cyclone approaches the coast. A storm surge can sweep the coastline, and can extend several kilometers inland. What to do when expecting a storm surge
For more information, the Disaster Preparedness and First Aid Handbook may be accessed through this link: http://lorenlegarda.com.ph/disaster-preparedness-and-first-aid-handbook/. For emergencies, citizens may call the national emergency hotline 911. |
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