DSWD preps food packs in 8 provinces for Tropical Depression Julian

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is prepared for the potential impacts of Tropical Depression Julian, with prepositioned family food packs in eight provinces in Luzon and additional relief items in Batanes.

Two weeks ago, DSWD prepositioned over 17,000 boxes of food packs in Batanes to be easily accessed by residents during Typhoon Julian's track.

DSWD Field Offices in northern Luzon are closely monitoring weather updates and coordinating with local government units for relief support as Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals (TCWS) No. 3 and No. 4 have been hoisted over several areas.

The DSWD has a stockpile of PHP804.6 million worth of food packs, non-food items, transportation, and communication equipment to deliver immediate assistance to affected regions.

DSWD Assistant Secretary Irene Dumlao urged residents along Typhoon Julian's track to remain alert and cooperate with their local authorities to prevent any incidents.