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QC declares state of calamity
The Quezon City Council declared a state of calamity across the city on October 25, 2024, due to the severe impact of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine.
This declaration allows for the mobilization of calamity funds and resources, including Quick Response Funds at both the city and barangay levels, for immediate rehabilitation and assistance.
All 142 barangays in Quezon City were affected, with 40 barangays experiencing the brunt of the storm, and Tatalon, Bagong Silangan, and Batasan Hills identified as the hardest-hit areas.
The Quezon City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council recommended this resolution, which was authored by all 38 city councilors.
Several other areas in CALABARZON, Bicol Region, and Eastern Visayas have also declared states of calamity due to Kristine's impact.
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Severe Tropical Storm Kristine has forced over 9,000 families or nearly 30,000 individuals to evacuate their homes in Quezon province due to widespread flooding.
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Two more towns in Sorsogon, Donsol and Matnog, have been placed under a state of calamity due to Severe Tropical Storm Kristine.
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Severe Tropical Storm Kristine caused massive flooding and led to the declaration of a State of Calamity in Cavite province.
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The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) reports 90 deaths due to Severe Tropical Storm Kristine, which are still subject to validation to confirm their relation to the storm.
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Batangas province has been declared under a state of calamity due to the destruction and deaths brought by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine.
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