Ilocos Region orders evacuations as Tropical Storm Kristine approaches
Summary: Authorities in the Ilocos Region have ordered pre-emptive evacuations for residents in areas at risk of flooding and landslides due to Tropical Storm Kristine. So far, 227 families, totaling 621 individuals, have been moved to safety in Bangar, La Union.
The Office of Civil Defense is urging early evacuations to protect vulnerable populations, including seniors and children. Assessments of high-risk areas are ongoing, with nearly 1,930 villages identified as prone to severe weather impacts.
In preparation for the storm, government offices are on alert, and relief supplies are ready. The Department of Social Welfare has prepared over 93,000 food packs for affected families. Some roads remain open, but a section of the Manila North Road is temporarily closed due to landslide risks.
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