Canlaon LGU distributing financial aid, rice, basic necessities to affected residents

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00:00Mount Kalaon's increased activity and discharges of ash and toxic sulfur dioxide, along with

00:06the unrelenting rain, have put the lives of evacuees in the Kalaon community under great

00:11stress and health risks.

00:14Close to 200 families have sought refuge, while the rain and the rumblings of the volcano

00:19have shut out all the odds of eking out a livelihood from planted crops and backyard

00:24gardening.

00:25Our Ryan Lasigas has the details.

00:28Only seven days have passed since some residents of Kalaon City were evacuated due to the unrest

00:43of Mount Kalaon, but they are already feeling the impact.

00:47Their livelihoods have been devastated by the volcano.

00:50Virginia was supposed to harvest their onions and carrots, but due to the volcano ash, there

00:56are no longer of use.

00:58The number of evacuees continues to rise.

01:01Aside from those living within the four-kilometer permanent danger zone, who were the first

01:05to be evacuated, the local government of Kalaon has also ordered the evacuation of residents

01:10living in low-lying areas.

01:13This is because of the continuous rain over Kalaon City brought by the Typhoon Ferdi.

01:17Kalaon City Mayor Jose Chubasco Cardenas said that more than 200 families, or nearly 700

01:23residents, have already been evacuated.

01:26Evacuees are particularly complaining about the overpowering smell of sulfur dioxide from

01:31the volcano's emissions.

01:33The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology has reminded the public living

01:38near Mount Kalaon to limit outdoor activities as much as possible due to the spread of volcanic

01:43smog.

01:44In Phibox's advisory, they stated that if going outside is unavoidable, people should

01:49use N95 face masks and drink plenty of water to reduce throat irritation or constriction.

01:55The local government of Kalaon continues to distribute financial assistance to the affected

02:00residents.

02:01According to Mayor Cardenas, each evacuee aged 18 and above has received P500.

02:08In addition to financial assistance, the LG of Kalaon is also distributing rice and other

02:13necessities.

02:14Aside from the volcano, the LG is also preparing for the effects of the continuous heavy rains,

02:19especially since there is a possibility of lahar flow and flooding.

02:23Our threat again are those people living beside the riverbanks.

02:30There might be a threat that those families or those inhabitants will also be affected

02:38if in the event that the riverbanks overflow.

02:42Some residents in areas affected by volcanic activity admit they are afraid of the potential

02:46dangers.

02:47However, when asked, they still prefer to return to their homes even with the threat

02:52of calamity damage.

02:54Many express feeling more comfortable in their own place and houses rather than staying in

02:59evacuation centers or temporary shelters.

03:02The

03:23capacity of our rescuers through LG is also being tested.

03:30Tested by time, tested on how we are going to anticipate and how to project as to the

03:39areas of responsibilities that are accident-prone areas.

03:44So we need to identify those and give an early warning and early evacuation if necessary.

03:52From Kalaon City, Ryan Lizigas, from the National TV Network, for a new and better Philippines.

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