Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. urged residents in the path of Typhoon Marce to take proactive measures and gather vital information to prevent loss of life, property, and livelihood.
Teodoro, as chair of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), emphasized the importance of public coordination to ensure safety as the country faces its 13th tropical cyclone this year.
“I invite our countrymen to be proactive and ask barangay officials what they should be expecting, where they should be evacuated, or where they could get services,” he remarked.
He also urged barangay chairpersons to collaborate with their municipal disaster risk reduction and management officers to ensure effective systems are in place.
Teodoro encouraged the public to stay informed about Typhoon Marce through official channels, including the Philippine News Agency, the Presidential Communications Office, and the Office of Civil Defense.
“Let us strive to be safe. Let us refrain from doing unnecessary things and those against the warning of our agencies,” he advised.
Additionally, he urged the public to avoid traveling if conditions become unsafe.
