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DISASTER RESPONSE ASSISTANCE AND MANAGEMENT BUREAU (DREAMB) Disaster Response Operations Monitoring and Information Center

DSWD DROMIC Report #7 on Tropical Depression “URDUJA” (KAI-TAK)

as of 17 December 2017, 3PM Situation Overview

On 12 December 2017, the monitored Low Pressure Area east of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur has developed into a Tropical Depression and was named “Urduja” (international name: Kai-tak). It has intensified into a Tropical Storm as it continued to threaten Samar provinces on 14 December 2017. It has weakened into a Tropical Depression today, 17 December 2017.

Source: DOST-PAGASA Daily Sever Weather Bulletin

Status of Affected Families / Persons 56,908 families or 248,790 persons are affected in 554 barangays in Regions V, VI, VII , VIII, and CARAGA (see Table 1).

Table 1. Affected Families / Persons

REGION / PROVINCE / MUNICIPALITY NUMBER OF AFFECTED Barangays Families Persons

GRAND TOTAL 554 56,908 248,790 REGION V 55 1,956 8,476 Albay 5 847 3,696

Guinobatan 3 812 3,541 Oas 1 14 65 Tiwi 1 21 90

Camarines Norte 1 5 21 San Vicente 1 5 21

Camarines Sur 12 275 1,037 Bombon 1 34 176 Cabusao 1 35 139 Canaman 7 93 352 Garchitorena 1 19 97 Minalabac 1 38 65 Ocampo 1 56 208

Masbate 14 319 1,381 Baleno 1 17 75 Balud 2 40 191 Dimasalang 1 8 35 Mandaon 2 144 577 Mobo 1 6 22 Pio V. Corpuz (Limbuhan) 1 21 80

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Placer 1 21 131 San Fernando 1 20 60 San Jacinto 4 42 210

Sorsogon 23 510 2,341 Bulan 4 130 624 Bulusan 3 27 139 Castilla 1 3 17 Gubat 1 45 227 Irosin 1 10 51 Juban 5 151 666 Magallanes 1 4 21 Matnog 2 60 250 Prieto Diaz 2 57 236 City of Sorsogon (capital) 3 23 110

REGION VI 20 642 2,915 Aklan 2 27 136 New Washington 1 22 110 Tangalan 1 5 26 Capiz 13 441 2,110 Ivisan 2 7 27 Panay 3 66 260 President Roxas 2 257 1,285 Roxas City (capital) 6 111 538 Iloilo 5 174 669 Concepcion 5 174 669 REGION VII 47 5,227 24,146 Cebu 47 5,227 24,146 Bantayan 3 54 176 Daanbantayan 19 4,501 20,691 Madridejos 1 29 154 Medellin 7 400 2,000 Pilar 5 51 166 Sogod 4 141 705 Tabogon 8 51 254 REGION VIII 421 48,536 211,580 Biliran 15 475 2,266

Kawayan 4 37 168 Naval (capital) 2 28 140 Biliran 7 173 734 Culaba 2 237 1,224

Eastern Samar 187 24,247 112,320 Arteche 16 1,388 6,698

Dolores 26 6,232 31,160 Jipapad 3 107 535 Maslog 6 314 1,157 Oras 23 3,484 14,739 San Julian 2 67 335 San Policarpo 13 191 965 Taft 20 3,781 15,124 Balangiga 7 145 528 Balangkayan 1 18 50 General MacArthur 5 23 109 Giporlos 5 960 4,228 Guiuan 1 30 150 Hernani 5 167 835 Lawaan 7 305 1,444



Llorente 13 1,010 4,162 Maydolong 11 3,300 16,500 Quinapondan 12 2,451 12,255 Salcedo 11 274 1,346

Leyte 76 12,913 53,980 Alangalang 5 56 227

Palo 13 902 4,762 San Miguel 14 3,410 14,008 Santa Fe 5 1,512 1,780 Tacloban City (capital) 26 5,155 23,797 Barugo 12 1,877 9,402 Burauen 1 1 4

Northern Samar 110 10,114 39,744 Bobon 6 339 1,695 Lope de Vega 22 322 1,237 San Jose 2 38 190 Catubig 47 7,500 28,900 Laoang 5 242 1,199 Palapag 10 531 1,305 Pambujan 18 1,142 5,218

Western Samar 31 783 3,244 San Jorge 3 50 230 Calbiga 5 70 313 City of Catbalogan (capital) 1 1 4 Hinabangan 1 65 344 Pinabacdao 10 372 1,404 Villareal 11 225 949

Southern Leyte 2 4 26 Anahawan 1 1 4 San Ricardo 1 3 22

CARAGA 11 547 1,673 Dinagat Island 10 546 1,668 Loreto 1 29 125 San Jose (capital) 8 515 1,539 Tubajon 1 2 4 Surigao del Norte 1 1 5 Pilar 1 1 5 Note: Affected families in Pilar, Cebu was mistakenly reflected under Pilar, Bohol.

Sources: DSWD-FOs V, VI, VII, VIII, and CARAGA

Status of IDPs Inside Evacuation Centers A total of 21,279 families or 92,613 persons are currently staying inside 302 evacuation centers in Regions V, VI, VII , and VIII (see Table 2).

Table 2. Displaced Families / Persons Inside Evacuation Centers

REGION / PROVINCE / MUNICIPALITY

NUMBER OF EVACUATION

CENTERS (ECs)

NUMBER OF SERVED INSIDE ECs

Families Persons CUM NOW CUM NOW CUM NOW

GRAND TOTAL 331 302 21,943 21,279 94,818 92,613 REGION V 64 64 1,949 1,949 8,434 8,434 Albay 5 5 847 847 3,696 3,696 Guinobatan 3 3 812 812 3,541 3,541 Oas 1 1 14 14 65 65



Tiwi 1 1 21 21 90 90

Camarines Norte 2 2 5 5 21 21 San Vicente 2 2 5 5 21 21

Camarines Sur 18 18 268 268 995 995 Bombon 2 2 34 34 176 176 Cabusao 1 1 35 35 139 139 Canaman 9 9 86 86 310 310 Garchitorena 1 1 19 19 97 97 Minalabac 1 1 38 38 65 65 Ocampo 4 4 56 56 208 208

Masbate 15 15 319 319 1,381 1,381 Baleno 1 1 17 17 75 75 Balud 3 3 40 40 191 191 Dimasalang 1 1 8 8 35 35 Mandaon 1 1 144 144 577 577 Mobo 1 1 6 6 22 22

Pio V. Corpuz (Limbuhan) 1 1 21 21 80 80

Placer 2 2 21 21 131 131 San Fernando 1 1 20 20 60 60 San Jacinto 4 4 42 42 210 210

Sorsogon 24 24 510 510 2,341 2,341 Bulan 5 5 130 130 624 624 Bulusan 3 3 27 27 139 139 Castilla 1 1 3 3 17 17 Gubat 1 1 45 45 227 227 Irosin 1 1 10 10 51 51 Juban 3 3 151 151 666 666 Magallanes 1 1 4 4 21 21 Matnog 4 4 60 60 250 250 Prieto Diaz 2 2 57 57 236 236

City of Sorsogon (capital) 3 3 23 23 110 110

REGION VI 18 18 597 597 2,733 2,733 Aklan 2 2 21 21 106 106 New Washington 1 1 16 16 80 80 Tangalan 1 1 5 5 26 26 Capiz 11 11 402 402 1,958 1,958 Ivisan 2 2 7 7 27 27 Panay 2 2 27 27 108 108 President Roxas 1 1 257 257 1,285 1,285 Roxas City (capital) 6 6 111 111 538 538 Iloilo 5 5 174 174 669 669 Concepcion 5 5 174 174 669 669 REGION VII 43 26 900 783 4,308 3,776 Cebu 43 26 900 783 4,308 3,776 Bantayan 3 3 52 52 164 164 Daanbantayan 18 18 590 590 2,907 2,907 Madridejos 2 - 29 - 154 - Pilar 5 - 37 - 124 - Sogod 5 5 141 141 705 705 Tabogon 10 - 51 - 254 - REGION VIII 194 194 17,950 17,950 77,670 77,670 Biliran 14 14 475 475 2,266 2,266 Kawayan 1 1 37 37 168 168 Naval (capital) 1 1 28 28 140 140



Biliran 3 3 173 173 734 734 Culaba 9 9 237 237 1,224 1,224

Eastern Samar 73 73 11,776 11,776 49,883 49,883 Arteche 3 3 1,220 1,220 6,014 6,014 Jipapad 3 3 107 107 535 535 Maslog 6 6 314 314 1,157 1,157 Oras 2 2 3,484 3,484 14,739 14,739 San Julian 1 1 67 67 335 335 San Policarpo 6 6 191 191 965 965 Taft 13 13 3,781 3,781 15,124 15,124 Balangkayan 3 3 18 18 50 50 General MacArthur 1 1 23 23 109 109 Giporlos 15 15 960 960 4,228 4,228 Guiuan 1 1 30 30 150 150 Lawaan 1 1 305 305 1,444 1,444 Llorente 13 13 1,010 1,010 4,162 4,162 Quinapondan 1 1 130 130 206 206 Salcedo 4 4 136 136 665 665

Leyte 48 48 3,478 3,478 15,603 15,603 Alangalang 9 9 56 56 227 227 Palo 10 10 628 628 3,383 3,383 San Miguel 2 2 16 16 75 75 Tacloban City (capital) 25 25 2,724 2,724 11,642 11,642 Barugo 2 2 54 54 276 276

Northern Samar 20 20 1,439 1,439 6,678 6,678 Bobon 1 1 5 5 25 25 San Jose 1 1 38 38 190 190 Laoang 7 7 242 242 1,199 1,199 Palapag 1 1 12 12 46 46 Pambujan 10 10 1,142 1,142 5,218 5,218

Western Samar 39 39 782 782 3,240 3,240 San Jorge 3 3 50 50 230 230 Calbiga 5 5 70 70 313 313 Hinabangan 1 1 65 65 344 344 Pinabacdao 12 12 372 372 1,404 1,404 Villareal 18 18 225 225 949 949

CARAGA 12 - 547 - 1,673 - Dinagat Island 11 - 546 - 1,668 - Loreto 1 - 29 - 125 - San Jose (capital) 9 - 515 - 1,539 - Tubajon 1 - 2 - 4 - Surigao del Norte 1 - 1 - 5 - Pilar 1 - 1 - 5 -


Status of IDPs Outside Evacuation Centers A total of 4,366 families or 20,024 persons are currently staying with families/ friends in Regions V, VI, VII , and VIII (see Table 3).

Table 3. Displaced Families / Persons Outside Evacuation Centers


NUMBER OF SERVED OUTSIDE ECs

Families Persons CUM NOW CUM NOW



GRAND TOTAL 4,380 4,366 20,066 20,024 REGION V 7 7 42 42 Camarines Sur 7 7 42 42

Canaman 7 7 42 42 REGION VI 45 45 182 182 Aklan 6 6 30 30 New Washington 6 6 30 30 Capiz 39 39 152 152 Panay 39 39 152 152 REGION VII 4,327 4,313 19,838 19,796 Cebu 4,327 4,313 19,838 19,796 Bantayan 2 2 12 12 Daanbantayan 3,911 3,911 17,784 17,784 Medellin 400 400 2,000 2,000 Pilar 14 - 42 - REGION VIII 1 1 4 4 Western Samar 1 1 4 4

City of Catbalogan (capital) 1 1 4 4 Note: Displaced families in Medellin, Cebu for validation by DSWD-FO VII if they are accommodated in evacuation centers.


Status of Stranded Passengers There are 7,120 stranded passengers in Regions MIMAROPA, V, and CARAGA (See Table 4).

Table 4. Status of Stranded Passengers

REGION / PROVINCE / CITY / MUNICIPALITY LOCATION NO. OF STRANDEES GRAND TOTAL 7,818

MIMAROPA 1,390 Oriental Mindoro 1,097 Bulalacao Bulalacao Port 160 Roxas Dangay Port 937 Romblon 293 Odiongan Odiongan Port 293 REGION V 6,128 Albay 760 Tabaco Tabaco Port 405 Pioduran Pioduran Port 355 Camarines Sur 43 Pasacao Pasacao Port 43 Catanduanes 14 Virac Virac Port 14 Masbate 415 Balud Balud Port 8 Masbate City Masbate Port 390 Cataingan Cataingan Port 17 Sorsogon 4,896 Pilar Pilar Port 174 City of Sorsogon 225 Matnog Matnog Port 3,597 Juban Juban Port 232 Irosin Irosin Port 629 Bulan Bulan Port 39 CARAGA 300



Surigao del Norte 300 Surigao City Lipata Ferry Terminal 300

Sources: DSWD-FOs MIMAROPA, V, and CARAGA

Status of Damaged Houses At present, 18 houses were partially damaged by the onslaught of TS “Urduja” in Regions VIII and CARAGA (See Table 5).

Table 4. Status of Damaged Houses

REGION / PROVINCE / MUNICIPALITY NO. OF DAMAGED HOUSES Total Totally Partially

GRAND TOTAL 18 - 18 REGION VIII 1 - 1 Western Samar 1 - 1 City of Catbalogan (capital) 1 - 1 CARAGA 17 - 17 Agusan del Norte 17 - 17 Butuan City (capital) 17 - 17

Sources: DSWD-FOs VIII and CARAGA

Cost of Assistance ₱857,295.16 worth of assistance has been provided to affected families and individuals; of which, ₱469,480.16 of which came from DSWD and ₱387,815.00 from LGUs . (See Table 5). Table 5. Assistance Provided to Affected Families and Individuals


TOTAL COST OF ASSISTANCE (PHP)

DSWD LGU NGOs OTHERS GRAND TOTAL

GRAND TOTAL 469,480.16 387,815.00 - - 857,295.16

REGION V 422,100.00 319,565.00 - - 741,665.00

Masbate - 7,500.00 - - 7,500.00 Baleno - 1,500.00 - - 1,500.00 Placer - 4,000.00 - - 4,000.00 San Fernando - 2,000.00 - - 2,000.00

Sorsogon 422,100.00 312,065.00 - - 734,165.00

Bulan - 1,365.00 - - 1,365.00 Irosin - 102,800.00 - - 102,800.00 Juban - 47,900.00 - - 47,900.00 Matnog 402,000.00 150,000.00 - - 552,000.00 Pilar 20,100.00 10,000.00 - - 30,100.00

REGION VI - 68,250 - - 68,250 Aklan - 4,050.00 - - 4,050.00 New Washington - 3,300.00 - - 3,300.00 Tangalan - 750.00 - - 750.00 Capiz - 64,200.00 - - 64,200.00 Ivisan - 1,050.00 - - 1,050.00 Panay - 7,950.00 - - 7,950.00 President Roxas - 38,550.00 - - 38,550.00



Roxas City

(capital) - 16,650.00 - - 16,650.00

REGION VII 46,800 - - - 46,800 Cebu 28,800.00 - - - 28,800.00 Madridejos 10,440.00 - - - 10,440.00 Pilar 18,360.00 - - - 18,360.00 Negros Oriental 18,000.00 - - - 18,000.00

Dumaguete City (capital)* 18,000 - - - 18,000

CARAGA 580.16 - - - 580.16 Surigao del Norte 580.16 - - - 580.16 Pilar 580.16 - - - 580.16 * Assistance provided to Strandees in Dumaguete City.

Sources: DSWD-Field Offices V, VI, VII, and CARAGA

Situational Reports DREAMB

DATE ACTION(S) TAKEN

16 December 2017-Present

● The Disaster Response Assistance and Management Bureau (DReAMB) of the DSWD is on RED Alert to monitor disaster response operations related to Tropical Depression “URDUJA”.

13 December 2017-Present

● The Disaster Response Operations Monitoring and Information Center (DROMIC) of DSWD-DReAMB is on standby for monitoring reports related to Tropical Depression “URDUJA”.

● DROMIC Reports on Tropical Depression “URDUJA” is available online at: http://dromic.dswd.gov.ph.

DSWD-FO I


14 December 2017

● The DReAMS staff were closely monitoring the possible effect of Tropical Depression “Urduja”.

● The Quick Action Response Teams (QUARTs) of DSWD-FO I and the Provincial Operations Offices were monitoring and preparing pre-disaster activities in close coordination with the Office of Civil Defense-Region I and with the different P/C/MDRRMCs for the adverse effect that might be brought by the Tropical Depression “Urduja”.

DSWD-FO MIMAROPA


17 December 2017

● Some stranded passengers at Odiongan Port in Odiongan, Romblon are staying at Odiongan North Central Elementary School, occupying eight (8) classrooms; while some are in local hotels.

● Aside from the 200 pieces of Malong that were distributed, SWADT Romblon also provided one (1) box of corned beef and three (3) boxes of 3-in-1 coffee. While the LGU Odiongan also provided hot meals for the affected individuals.

● To closely monitor the needs, condition, and safety of the stranded individuals, the LGU Odiongan deployed a nurse and a police to Odiongan Central Elementary School.

● 800 stranded passengers are staying at Dangay Port in Roxas, Oriental Mndoro while the other 137 stranded passengers are accommodated at the Roxas Gymnasium. Malongs were distributed to help them ease the cold temperature due to rainy weather.

15 December 2017 ● 2GO Shipping Lines served dinner to stranded passengers on 14 December 2017 while Philippine Port Authority (PPA) served their breakfast today.



● PPA and bus liners provided hot meals to stranded passengers at Odiongan Port. ● PSWDO provided one (1) sack of rice and DSWD through SWADT in Romblon

also released two (2) boxes of corned beef, pochero, and laing plus one (1) box of sardines and four (4) boxes of 3-in-1 coffee.

● Kitchen facilities inside the PPA were used as community kitchen area for serving hot meals.

● Close monitoring of other needs of stranded passengers is being assessed by SWADT together with the MDRRMO of Odiongan and PSWDO Romblon.

DSWD-FO V


17 December 2017

● The DSWD-FO V has provided 1,050 family food packs, amounting to Php 422,100.00

● The LGU has provided hot meals provided to stranded passengers amounting to Php 319,565.00.

16 December 2017

● LGU of of Matnog, Sorsogon continuously provides hot meals three times a day to the stranded passengers while the LGU of Juban, Sorsogon provided hot meals for breakfast. LGU of Bulan provided hot meals amounting to Php 1,365.00.

● LGU of Pilar installed community kitchen to provide hot meals to the stranded passengers.

15 December 2017

● PAT and MAT members in six (6) provinces are instructed to continuously coordinate with the P/MDRRMOs for status reports and updates. EMT of DSWD-FO V has been activated in DSWD Regional Office.

● 601 vehicles are stranded in ports in Albay, Catanduanes and Sorsogon. ● LGU Matnog provided dinner and breakfast to 2,400 stranded passengers in

Matnog Port. Food assistance is continuously being provided by the LGU. ● PLGU Masbate extended rice, sardines, and corned beef to stranded passengers

who attended the provincial meet and are bound to Ticao Island, Claveria, and San Pascual. They are currently staying at Mobo Central School and Pinamarbuhan Elementary School.

● LGU Pilr provided food assistance to stranded passengers in Pilar Port. ● Suspension of classes at all levels in the six (6) provinces of Bicol Region was

declared.

14 December 2017

● PAT and MAT members were on standby and were instructed to coordinate with the P/MDRRMOs for status reports and updates.

● The PDRRMCs of Masbate and Albay have suspended classes in all levels both in private and public schools.

● SWADs were on standby alert for response and coordination with P/MDRRMOs and ready for rapid assessment.

DSWD-FO VI


17 December 2017

● The DSWD QRT in the province of Capiz has been activated. ● SWAD TL is in close coordination with PDRRMO for further updates and

monitoring reports. ● The DSWD-FO VI is in close coordination with all the MSWDOs in the province of

Capiz. ● DROMIC is on 24/7 duty at the RDRRMOC while the DSWD skeletal workforce is

on 24/7 duty at the field office. ● All families who took preemptive evacuation were given 1 family food pack by the

LGU amounting to Php 150.00 per FFP.

13 December 2017 ● All QRT Members were on standby and ready for activation from Chairperson

down to Cluster Coordinators. ● Ten (10) vehicles were ready for utilization in case of Response activation.



DSWD-FO VII


14 December 2017

● Disaster officials from various local government units have started preparing contingency measures since Tuesday. Residents were cautioned over possible flooding and rain-induced landslides that Urduja could bring.

● Fisherfolks were already advised to refrain from venturing out due to moderate to rough seas.

● Classes in elementary and high school in a few areas in Northern Cebu has already been suspended in the afternoon.

● Municipal/local disaster teams were on blue alert and were currently on standby for any eventualities. They have also been monitoring flood-prone areas. No major flooding and/or affected families/impacts of continuous rains have been observed so far.

● Evacuation sites/areas in the barangays and in the municipalities were ready to accommodate families in case of any pre-emptive evacuation.

● Local social welfare offices were already on standby for response activities. ● Travels to and from the Bantayan and Camotes Islands have already been

suspended. ● DSWD-FO VII Quick Response Team was activated on 13 December 2017.

13 December 2017

● RDRRMC-7 called for an Emergency Response Preparedness meeting relative to the impending threat which might bring moderate to heavy rainfall that would result into flashfloods and rain-induced landslides. PAGASA Mactan presented the weather forecast for Central Visayas and the conditions and impacts relating to it.

● DSWD-7 DRRM Focal Ms. Sheba S. Dabon, updated the plenary of the latest stockpile status of the region including LGUs with prepositioned goods.

● OCD-7 would be issuing an advisory with regard to the current weather developments including gale warnings and recommendations for the suspension of classes.

● DSWD-FO VII Quick Response Team were on standby. DSWD-FO VIII


15 December 2017

● All SWAD Teams are continuously gathering disaster reports from various LGUs to ensure regular updating on the status of affected families.

● DReAMU of DSWD-FO VIII is closely coordinating with SWADT to ensure that disaster response augmentation is addressed on a timely basis.

● Affected families inside evacuation centers are being attended by their respective LGUs to keep them safe from any effects of TS “Urduja”.

● Municipal Links are being mobilized to validate the reports submitted by the affected LGUs for the accuracy of the disaster reports on the number of affected families.

● The RDRRMC is regularly holding meetings for updates on disaster operations conducted by the various members of the council.

● DSWD-FO VII duty detailed personnel is assigned at the OpCen in the Office of Civil Defense Region Office VIII to closely coordinate the disaster operations for TS “Urduja”.

14 December 2017 ● The QRT was activated. ● The DSWD-Field Office attended the Emergency Response Meeting at the Office

of Civil Defense.

13 December 2017

● All SWAD Teams were alerted and advised to closely coordinate with P/C/MSWDOs and/or P/C/MDRRMOs.

● At the Field Office, all QRT members were alerted in case Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal is raised for them to prepare for the 24/7 duty.

● DROMIC Focal Person was closely monitoring weather bulletins to ensure readiness of any eventualities that may happen due to the present weather disturbance. On 12 December 2017 at 3PM, ERP Meeting was attended in OCD.

● Staff manning the warehouse were also alerted to ensure the readiness of



dispatching FNFIs whenever needed. DSWD-FO CARAGA


17 December 2017

● DSWD-FO CARAGA submitted their terminal report . ● All evacuation centers in the affected provinces are now closed and families have

already returned to their homes. ● Passenger and cargo trips in Siargao, Surigao City, Lipata, and Nasipit ports

have resumed operation.

16 December 2017

● The Field Office has already prepositioned 2,575 family food packs (FFPs) in Tandag City and in island municipalities of Surigao del Norte & Dinagat Islands. While there are 15,107 FFPs at the Tiniwisan Warehouse which are ready for augmentation and a total of 6,000 FFPs placed at the mobile storage unit in Placer, Surigao del Norte.

● In Butuan City, seventeen (17) houses from Brgys, Anticala and Babag are reported to be partially damaged. There is no account yet on the number of families affected as of reporting time.

● All municipalities in the Province of Dinagat Islands EXCEPT DINAGAT have already declared suspension in classes and work since yesterday. For SDN particularly in Siargao Island however, only the municipality of Dapa has declared suspension of classes at all levels on 15 December 2017.

● Based from the report of the PDRRMO-Agusan del Norte, a total of 65 passengers in Nasipit port are stranded as of December 14. However, based on the latest situational report submitted at 3:00pm, 15 December 2017, only 45 passengers are left stranded.

15 December 2017

● Work and classes at all levels are suspended in the entire in PDI since yesterday per PDRRMC Advisory No. 1 dated December 14, 2017. However, concerned heads of agencies and offices have their discretion for the continuity of its scheduled social functions.

● Passenger vessels and fishing boats are not allowed to venture due to strong waves and rough seas. No report yet on flooded areas and evacuees.

● Operational Center of PDI and Surigao del Norte is already activated. ● The City Government of Surigao has declared the cancellation of classes from

pre-school to elementary level today. Sea trips from the city to island municipalities are suspended. No report yet on flooded areas and evacuees in the entire Surigao City.

● The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) Operation Center is in Blue Alert Status and in 24/7 monitoring for the possible impacts of TS “Urduja”.

● DSWD-FO CARAGA Disaster Response Assistance and Management Unit (DReAMU) will communicate with the SWAD Teams, and Provincial/City/Municipal Action Teams continue to monitor the situation in close coordination with the LSWDOs and LDRRMOs, and will continuously provide the Central Office with more updates.

13 December 2017

● FO CARAGA thru DReAMU was constantly monitoring the weather situation in the region. As per information coming from Ms. Melanie Juan, SWADT Leader of Surigao del Norte, the situation in their area is normal despite the gloomy weather with isolated rain showers that the region is experiencing.

● All QRT were on standby and ready for deployment. ● Ports, bus terminals, and airports in CARAGA were all in regular operations. ● There were six (6) standby vehicles. There is an existing arrangement with

private trucking companies on the availability of transport vehicles in times of disaster.

● Contingency Plans are in place.

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The Disaster Response Operations Monitoring and Information Center (DROMIC) of DSWD-DReAMB continues to closely coordinate with concerned DSWD Field Offices for significant updates on their responses and actions taken . by: MARC LEO L. BUTAC Releasing Officer


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