Manila Bulletin
Canlaon City seeks additional assistance for Kanlaon victims
Negros Oriental has declared a state of calamity due to the intensified magmatic unrest of Kanlaon Volcano, enabling the provincial government to access its quick response fund for displaced residents.
Canlaon City is seeking additional assistance from the national government, NGOs, and private sectors for the 7,721 internally displaced persons (IDPs) currently housed in evacuation centers.
Mayor Jose Chubasco Cardenas urged residents to remain vigilant and adhere to advisories from the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).
The city government has increased efforts to ensure readiness for any eventuality and emphasized the importance of preemptive measures, even if they draw criticism, to safeguard lives.
On December 31, 2024, disaster preparedness simulation exercises were conducted to prepare for potential scenarios.
Kanlaon Volcano remains at Alert Level 3 with continued ash emissions, indicating a possible eruption.
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