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Evacuation centers in Metro Manila readied ahead of 'Uwan'
Local governments in Metro Manila are accelerating preparations for Typhoon Uwan, which is anticipated to make landfall today.
In Parañaque City, Barangay Moonwalk has set up more than 50 modular tents at its sports center as an early evacuation site that can accommodate around 1,500 residents.
Barangay Moonwalk's preparations began as early as Friday, with rescue equipment already on standby.
Schools are being utilized as additional evacuation sites in case the barangay's own sites fill up.
Barangay disaster staff have also made sure that rescue teams and volunteers are ready for deployment.
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. announced that all government agencies are on full alert in anticipation of Typhoon Uwan, which is projected to intensify into a super typhoon before making landfall in Luzon.
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Over 17,000 barangays identified as high-risk for floods and landslides have been advised by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) to conduct preemptive evacuations due to Typhoon Uwan.
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The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Manila's Ministry with Persons in Street Dwelling Situations is urging schools, churches, and institutions to provide temporary shelter for the homeless as Typhoon Uwan approaches.
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The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has ordered local government units (LGUs) to complete the evacuation of residents in high-risk communities by Sunday, ahead of the expected landfall of severe tropical storm Fung-Wong, to be named "Uwan" locally.
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