Cebu prepares for Typhoon Odette, raises Signal No. 1

Cebu province is preparing for the arrival of Typhoon Odette, with the entire province now under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 as of Wednesday, December 15.

Governor Gwendolyn Garcia has instructed mayors to take necessary precautions and implement work suspensions if needed.

Mandaue City, Cebu City, and Lapu-Lapu City are deploying disaster prevention measures and relief operations.

The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office has pre-positioned personnel and equipment for response.

Evacuation efforts are underway for residents in the island group of Olango, with some already transferred to Mactan.

Cebu City has mobilized barangay disaster management teams and is monitoring upland areas for potential landslides and lowland areas for flooding.

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Cebu City District Engineering Office, and the Cebu Contractors Association are on alert to respond to emergencies.