Manila Bulletin
Remulla warns storm surge in 23 provinces, NCR could reach as high as 5 to 7 meters
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Juanito Victor "Jonvic" Remulla has ordered local government units (LGUs) in 23 provinces and Metro Manila to prepare for potential storm surges reaching up to seven meters.
Remulla emphasized the seriousness of the situation, urging residents in low-lying and coastal areas to evacuate immediately.
He instructed mayors and village chiefs to prioritize mandatory preemptive evacuations for communities situated in storm surge-prone areas.
The DILG chief specifically advised coastal barangays to evacuate residents living within ten meters of the sea, as the expected storm surge could inundate homes.
This directive was issued following instructions from President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. during a National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council meeting.
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