Manila Bulletin
Contingency measures in place for thousands of Taal Volcano evacuees
The entire province of Batangas has been declared under a state of calamity following the eruption of Taal Volcano, allowing access to P160 million in emergency funds.
Phivolcs maintained Alert Level 4 for Taal Volcano, indicating the potential for a hazardous explosive eruption.
Authorities are preparing for the evacuation of over 200,000 people living within a 14-15 kilometer radius of the volcano, with the number of evacuees already reaching more than 36,000 as of Tuesday.
Contingency measures for evacuees include provisions for food, water, medicine, and basic needs for at least three months.
The provincial disaster office stated that the P160 million fund may not be enough given the number of evacuees and the expected duration of their stay.
Forced evacuations are ongoing, and towns and cities are utilizing calamity funds to assist evacuees from other areas.
Volcanic ashfall has blanketed several areas in Batangas and reached Metro Manila, with some parts of Talisay town experiencing significant ash accumulation.
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