Here’s an update from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council from Eagle News reporter Juliet Caranguian.
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NDRRMC release contact information
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) released contact information for those who have anything to report regarding the typhoon.
Local governments have learned a lot from Typhoon ‘Yolanda’, says Palace official
MANILA, Dec. 4 — Local government units (LGUs) have learned to follow the safety guidelines set by the National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (NDRRMC) following the onslaught of Typhoon ‘Yolanda’ last year, a Palace official said on Wednesday. Now that the country is facing another strong storm, to be called Typhoon ‘Ruby’ once it enters the Philippine area of responsibility, LGUs are expected to prepare and coordinate with national agencies to minimize damage and […]
NDRRMC launches 4th quarter national earthquake drill
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) launched its 4th Quarter National earthquake drill in Quezon City.
12 dead due to tropical storm
According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council reported that the casualties due to tropical storm “Mario” has risen to 12.
Huge fund needed for zero casualty
There is a need for a large fund to ensure zero casualty as well as to continue to support residents that will be affected by the impending explosion of the Mayon volcano. This is according to the estimate of NDRRMC Administrator and OCD Executive Director Alexander Pama after inspecting the situation of residents in evacuation centers. Pama visited Camalig North Elementary School where most of the evacuees from the 6km permanent danger zone were staying […]
More than 700,000 affected by storm “Mario”; no “significant damage” reported
MANILA, Philippines (ENS) — More than 710,000 people were affected by tropical storm “Mario” which is expected to leave the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Sunday afternoon. Floods have also generally subsided in Metro Manila and Luzon, and only pockets of floodwater have remained, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said on Saturday, Sept. 20. NDRMMC executive director Alexander Pama said that 710,120 persons or 153,976 families were affected in the Ilocos […]
‘Mario’ death toll climbs to 5 — NDRRMC
(corrected update: 12 nn) MANILA, Sept. 20 – The death toll due to tropical storm “Mario” is only five, and not seven as earlier reported, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC). The NDRRMC made the rectification in a press conference at around noon Saturday regarding the death toll for Tropical Storm “Mario”, which ravaged Metro Manila and other nearby provinces. NDRRMC executive director Alexander Pama said seven person were also […]
Roxas warns of more rains and severe floods; Ipo and La Mesa dams reach critical levels
MANILA, Philippines (ENS) — Interior and Local Government Secretary Mar Roxas said the heavy rains in Metro Manila, Rizal, Bulacan and Laguna which have been placed under “red” rainfall warning would continue for the next few hours as tropical storm “Mario” continued to dump heavy rains. “Mario” had affected monsoon rains. PAGASA said the combined effect of Southwest Monsoon and TS “MARIO” will bring moderate to heavy rains and thunderstorms in Bicol Region and Eastern and […]
Aquino updated on Mayon and typhoon “Luis,” says Palace official
MANILA, Philippines (ENS) — Malacanang said President Benigno S. Aquino III, who is on an official tour of Europe, receives regular updates from the National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (NDRRMC) on the impending eruption of Mayon volcano in Albay. Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said on Wednesday that the President is updated on the activities concerning Mayon volcano, and the ongoing evacuation in Albay, as well as the updates on the recent typhoon “Luis.”“The NDRRMC […]
3 die; 1 missing due to flash floods, landslides in Mindanao — NDRRMC
MANILA, Sept. 5 (PNA) — At least three people died while one is missing due to flashfloods and landslides caused by heavy rain in different parts of Mindanao, the National Disaster Risk and Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported on Friday. The NDRRMC said the flashflood and landslide incidents were caused by the incessant heavy rains brought about by a low pressure area (LPA) since Aug. 30 over Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental and […]
NDRRMC confirms death due to typhoon
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council confirmed that at least one died during the onslaught of Typhoon “Jose”, when the Pangasinan native jumped from a hanging bridge and was carried away by strong waters. More than 6,000 were affected by the said typhoon.
