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OCD prepares as potential typhoon threatens N. Luzon
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Cagayan Valley is preparing for a potential typhoon that may develop from a low-pressure area east of Luzon.
The OCD has directed regional and local disaster councils to implement and enhance preparedness and response protocols.
The low-pressure area is forecast to intensify into the 11th tropical cyclone of the year, to be named Kristine.
Disaster councils are tasked with closely monitoring weather advisories and local conditions.
They will also conduct Pre-Disaster Risk Assessment Meetings and implement preparedness measures under Operation Listo.
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Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. urged the public to prepare for a new typhoon expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility within 24 hours.
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The Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) has been placed on red alert status due to the threat of Tropical Depression Kristine, mirroring the alert status previously issued for the Bicol region.
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The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Region I has ordered a pre-emptive evacuation for residents in areas prone to floods and landslides due to Tropical Storm Kristine.
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The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) has activated its highest emergency preparedness level, the "Charlie" protocol, in seven regions due to Tropical Depression Kristine.
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Secretary Rex Gatchalian of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has ordered the agency to ensure sufficient food stockpiles in regions likely to be affected by Tropical Depression Kristine.
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