Manila Bulletin
NDRRMC raises red alert status in preparation for typhoon ‘Odette’
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) has raised a red alert status nationwide in anticipation of Typhoon Odette.
Under red alert, all regional DRRM offices are virtually connected to the NDRRMC operations center for easy coordination and the highest level of response.
Typhoon Odette is expected to make landfall over Eastern Visayas or Caraga on Thursday afternoon or evening.
Pagasa stated that Odette would not develop into a super typhoon but will be a strong typhoon.
Seven regions are classified as high-risk areas due to the possible effects of Odette and are required to activate 'Charlie' protocol.
Preemptive evacuations are underway in Regions 6, 7, Caraga, and Region 8, with local government units supervising these efforts.
The NDRRMC has classified Mimaropa, Western Visayas, Central Visayas, Eastern Visayas, Northern Mindanao, Soccksargen, and Caraga as high-risk regions.
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