BACOLOD CITY – More than 100 individuals living in areas near Kanlaon Volcano in Canlaon City, Negros Oriental were evacuated on Monday night, June 3, following a phreatic eruption at around 6:51 p.m.
RESIDENTS from Barangay Pula, Canlaon City, Negros Oriental evacuate after the eruption of Kanlaon Volcano on Monday night, June 3.
In a Facebook post, the city government said that as of 9:30 p.m., 22 households composed of 81 individuals have been evacuated from Barangay Pula and transferred to Macario Española Memorial School in Barangay Mabigo.Mayor Jose Chubasco"Batchuk" Cardenas ordered residents in Barangays Masulog, Pula, Malaiba, and Lumapao to go to their evacuation centers.
He advised residents to be vigilant and prepare food, water, and utensils as the city government and the Department of Social Welfare and Development are preparing food supplies for them. Cardenas said that the provincial government is also preparing foe the possible evacuation of residents in the four barangays.
“Just stay calm for now. Don’t be afraid, and make sure to lock your houses before leaving,” he added.related stories
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