DOH activates Code White Alert for Tropical Storm Crising

The Department of Health (DOH) has activated its operations center on Code White Alert in response to Tropical Storm Crising affecting parts of Luzon.

Crising is expected to make landfall in Northern Cagayan later on Friday evening, prompting the DOH to prepare medicines, medical equipment, and emergency response teams for affected regions.

The National Emergency Hotline 911 and local hotlines are ready to assist those who need help during the typhoon.

As of Saturday morning, five areas including Batanes, Ilocos Norte, parts of Cagayan, Apayao, and Abra were placed under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2 due to Crising's impact.

Crising brought heavy rains causing flooding and evacuations in many areas overnight; two people are reported missing according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).

A total of 1,875 individuals were stranded in various ports, while 81 vessels, 37 motorbancas, and 591 rolling cargoes were also stranded; 57 vessels and 106 motorbancas are taking shelter according to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG).