In a radio interview this morning, OCD-Caraga Regional Operations Chief Amado Posas said members of the local DRRMC in the five provinces of the region were asked to be prepared as the whole region is declared under storm signal no. 2 as of Friday morning.
He added that local chief executives especially those municipalities located near coastal areas are alerted to be ready for any eventuality that may spawned by Sendong. He also called on residents living in low-lying areas and landslide-prone areas to be vigilant for the possible rise of water-levels and landslide.
Posas also expressed readiness of some municipalities saying that vehicles of some municipal officials in the region are ready for evacuation when necessary.
Meanwhile, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), at 4:00 am today, tropical storm "Sendong" was estimated based on satellite and surface data at 300 km East Southeast of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur (7.7°N,129.1°E) with maximum sustained winds of 65 kph near the center and gustiness up to 80 kph. It is forecast to move West Northwest at 24 kph.
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