At least P25.6 million worth of assistance from the national government, private firms, and non-government organizations (NGOs) have been distributed to thousands of residents affected by the increasing unrest of Mayon Volcano in Albay, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) said Tuesday.
Of the figures, the OCD said, the administration has disbursed P9.2 million worth of tarpaulin rolls, N95 face masks, family food packs, hygiene kits, pelican cases, and a portable water filtration unit.“We will continue to provide necessary support from the national government to the affected local government units.
“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,” he said.PHIVOLCS earlier said its activitieswith one volcanic earthquake and 221 rockfall events registered. However, the agency clarified this cannot signify the volcano had already calmed down.
More than 14,000 residents have already been evacuated in the affected areas as of June 12, according to the NDRRMC.
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