Canlaon City monitors Mt. Kanlaon, evacuates thousands

The local government of Canlaon City in Negros Oriental continues to monitor communities following recent rainfall and volcanic activity from Mt. Kanlaon, with thousands of evacuees unable to return home due to the ongoing unrest.

OCD-6 Director Raul Fernandez emphasized that safety is a priority as pyroclastic materials could cover a 14 km radius in case of a major eruption, urging residents not to jeopardize their lives.

Mayor Jose Chubasco Cardenas supports the OCD's decision and has appealed for more provincial and national aid while preparing plans to evacuate the entire city if necessary.

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD-7) is training additional camp managers at evacuation centers due to existing personnel exhaustion, with 1,375 families or 4,406 individuals currently in 10 evacuation centers.

Evacuees are advised to register with authorities and can visit their farms during the day but must return by 4 p.m., ensuring easier access for emergency responders if needed.