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La Union on full alert amid influx of tourists on Lenten break
La Union's Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) and Provincial Health Office (PHO) are on full alert for the Holy Week tourist influx.
Governor Raphaelle Veronica Ortega-David stated that personnel will be deployed to key areas, including tourist destinations and churches, to ensure safety and security.
The PDRRMO has finalized emergency plans under 'Oplan: Summer Vacation' and coordinated with municipal counterparts.
Two four-person teams will be stationed in strategic coastal locations.
The PHO will dispatch emergency response units, including an ambulance, three rescue pickups, two rubber boats, a jetski, and a service vehicle.
The governor reminded beachgoers to exercise caution and motorists to practice safe driving.
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