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MANILA, Philippines – Palace announced on Saturday that it has P879 million in reserve funds to help local government units respond to the effects of Typhoon Rolly, which is expected to make landfall Sunday afternoon.
“The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), on the one hand, has reserves and reserve funds amounting to more than P879-M, as of October 30 at 6 pm, for the increase of resources ready for the units of the local government, “attorney Harry Roque, presidential spokesman, said in a statement.
Malacañang also assured the public that all disaster agencies are on standby 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to be prepared for the impact of the climate disruption.
“The Operations Center of the National Disaster Risk Management and Reduction Council (NDRRMC) is already in a state of Red Alert and is in close coordination with all regional disaster risk management and reduction councils and government units. local who are on the track of the typhoon, “he said. .
The NDRRMC also underwent “Pre-Disaster Risk Assessments to ensure that all local government units and communities are prepared for potential typhoon impacts in areas prone to landslides, floods, storm surge and lahar flows.” said Roque.
Malacañang also asked the public to remain calm but to stay updated and attentive by consulting the latest official weather alerts.
“We ask the public, especially residents of potential areas to be affected by the typhoon, to remain calm but vigilant, check the latest government weather warnings, listen to radio or television for more information, secure your home and vehicle, and keep your family and loved ones dry and safe, ”said Roque.
The typhoon, which goes by the international name Goni, is expected to pass through the southeastern part of Luzon in the early hours of Sunday before making landfall in the afternoon.
The state meteorological office said Rolly has maximum sustained winds of 215 kph near the center and gusts of up to 265 kph.
Forecasters said Rolly was last seen 410 kilometers east northeast of Virac, Catanduanes.
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