Preemptive evacuation ordered in 8 regions ahead of ‘Pepito’

PREPARING FOR TYPHOON. The Coast Guard District Bicol activates its Deployable Response Groups in preparation for the anticipated impact of Tropical Cylone Man-yi (to be named “Pepito”) in the Bicol Region on Thursday (Nov. 14, 2024). In a press briefing, the Office of Civil Defense instructed its regional offices in Regions 1-7 to start preemptive evacuations as part of precautionary measures for the calamity. (Photo courtesy of Coast Guard District Bicol)

By Priam Nepomuceno | Philippine News Agency

The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) on Thursday instructed eight of its regional offices to start preemptive evacuations as part of precautionary measures for Tropical Storm Man-yi, to be named “Pepito” once it enters the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR).

OCD Operations Service Director Cesar Idio said the evacuations would start Nov. 15 in Regions 1, 2, 3, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, 5, 6, and 7.

“So starting tomorrow [Friday] po ang order ng ating Secretary of National Defense [Gilberto Teodoro Jr.] na mag preemptive evacuation na,” he said in a media briefing.

Idio said that doing this would give them enough window to further prepare until Saturday.

“Local government units (LGUs) together with concerned agencies are being advised to ensure the readiness of evacuation centers and local response units to support pre-emptive evacuation activities,” he added.

Man-yi is barreling toward the Philippines and is seen to batter a large part of Luzon by weekend. It is expected to enter the PAR Thursday night.

Apart from preemptive evacuations, OCD regional offices are instructed to ensure the “replenishment and prepositioning of resources during this window.”

“While the national government is on top of the situation, we are emphasizing as well that LGU preparation is key to ensuring public safety against the threat of national hazards such as floods and landslides,” Idio said.

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