Manila Bulletin
52 families evacuated in Catanduanes due to ‘Quinta’
At least 262 individuals in Catanduanes have been evacuated due to the threat of Tropical Storm Quinta.
Fifty-two families from coastal villages in the towns of Baras and Bato were moved to safer locations.
In Baras, 26 families were relocated, with some staying in private homes and others in the village hall.
In Bato, 26 families from Barangays Cabugao and Carorian were brought to evacuation centers.
Governor Joseph Cua ordered local disaster councils across the province to implement preemptive evacuations.
Most towns in Catanduanes are situated in coastal areas vulnerable to storm surges and flooding.
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