By Gabriela Baron
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) sent P9.2-million worth of N95 face masks and hygiene kits to residents affected by the Mayon Volcano unrest.
As of Tuesday, June 12, OCD also distributed tarpaulin rolls, family food packs, and pelican cases to affected areas in Albay.
“We will continue to provide necessary support from the national government to the affected local government units. Our coordination with OCD regional offices is continuous as we closely monitor the situation,” National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno said.
“We have reminded our counterparts and the LGUs to implement precautionary measures aggressively to ensure the safety of the residents. We also ask the residents to always follow authorities’ warnings and advisories.” Nepomuceno added.
The official said OCD also sent a water filtration truck to Albay and is set to provide 3,200 rice sacks amounting to P4 million for the affected communities.
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