Angeles City, Pampanga — Mayor Carmelo Lazatin, Jr. ordered the pre-emptive evacuation of residents in all households near riverbanks and creeks throughout the city on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, amid heavy flooding due to the southwest monsoon and Typhoon ‘Carina.’
Lazatin instructed Angeles City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officer (ACDRRMO) Rudy Simeon to lead the evacuation efforts.
The mayor said in the event of an emergency, the city government, thru the ACDRRMO, is ready to respond to any rescue, evacuation, and clearing operations.
“Mainam na maging alerto at handa po tayo, kaya pinapairal natin ang (It is better that we remain alert and ready that’s why we are implementing the) pre-emptive evacuation,” Lazatin said.
This is in line with the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) weather bulletin, where Angeles City was placed under Orange Warning.
According to Simeon, the ACDRRMO is closely monitoring the major river channels in Angeles City, the Abacan River and Sapang Balen Creek.
The ACDRRMO is in continuous coordination with the 33 Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils for any alerts in case of Typhoon Carina’s onslaught.
Lazatin wants to ensure everyone’s safety in the event of emergencies like strong winds toppling down certain obstructions.
