Manila Bulletin
1,200 cops deployed in 'Odette'-devastated areas in Central Visayas
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has deployed over 1,200 police officers to Central Visayas to aid in the response efforts following Typhoon Odette.
Despite facing challenges like interrupted communication lines and limited power supply, the PNP aims to ensure public safety and security in the calamity-stricken region.
Police Regional Office 7 (PRO-7) deployed a total of 1,211 personnel to assist in affected areas.
The PNP has also provided assistance to 44,615 individuals in 1,791 evacuation centers, where 9,872 families have found temporary shelter.
PNP chief General Dionardo Carlos acknowledged that recovery efforts might take time and stressed the need for continued vigilance due to the potential for instability.
Carlos mentioned that communication signals remain weak and intermittent in Central Visayas, with base radios being ineffective in remote police stations and power not yet fully restored, hindering the efficiency of public offices, including the PNP.
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