The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) has transported 3,200 sacks of rice and other relief items to the residents of Albay who were either forced to flee their homes or were affected by the continuous rumbling of the Mayon Volcano. ManilaBulletin
The additional assistance brought to P13.6 million the total amount of the help extended to Albay residents, according to OCD Administrator Ariel Nepomuceno.
Earlier, the OCD sent tarpaulin rolls, N95 face masks, family food packs, hygiene kits, pelican cases, portable water filtration unit, and a water filtration truck to Albay to assist the affected areas. Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro, who also chairs the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council , emphasized the need for strengthened cooperation and coordination among government agencies to respond more effectively to the situation.
“This arrangement in the coordination of efforts must hasten the provision of relief support and other services to ensure the safety of the affected communities. The DND, OCD, and all members of the NDRRMC will continue to closely work with the provincial government of Albay, ready for any contingency,” Teodoro said.
As of Thursday morning, June 15, Alert Level 3 is maintained over Mayon Volcano, due to its relatively high level of unrest. Evacuation activities had been done by various local government units in communities surrounding the volcano.
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