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Teodoro: Local officials could initiate residents’ forced evacuations
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. clarified that the conduct of forced evacuations in areas in the path of Typhoon Marce is up to the discretion of local officials.
He stated that local officials must have already identified the areas where forced evacuations are necessary.
Secretary Teodoro mentioned that it would be difficult to specify exact areas for forced evacuations to avoid misinformation and panic.
For localities not practicing forced evacuations, the DND, through the Office of Civil Defense, has asked local officials to compare information for better predictions.
The DILG urges local officials to be proactive in informing the public and in identifying risk areas and evacuating people, emphasizing the importance of erring on the side of caution.
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has placed all government agencies on high alert in preparation for Typhoon Marce, stressing the importance of a robust communication system for timely advisories and information dissemination.
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