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OCD in Ilocos Region orders pre-emptive evacuation in high-risk areas
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.
Authorities are prioritizing the safety of vulnerable sectors, including senior citizens, persons with disabilities, and children, by moving them to evacuation centers.
In Bangar, La Union, 227 families or 621 individuals have already been evacuated to the Bangar Central School and the municipal gymnasium.
Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils are also assessing other vulnerable areas to implement necessary pre-emptive measures.
The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) has identified 1,929 villages in the region as susceptible to landslides and flooding.
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