Panayam kay OCD ASec. Raffy Alejandro kaugnay ng sitwasyon at update matapos ang Kanlaon Volcano eruption

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00:00In the situation and update after the Mt. Canlaon eruption, we will discuss with Assistant Secretary Bernardo Rafaelito Alejandro IV,

00:13Deputy Administrator for Administration of the Office of Civil Defense.

00:18Rafi, good afternoon.

00:21Yes, good morning or good noon.

00:25What is the latest update when it comes to the number of affected families or individuals

00:31and how widespread are the affected areas of the eruption of the volcano Canlaon?

00:38Yes, our response to Canlaon is ongoing.

00:44So far, there are 37,699 affected persons or close to 11,000 families

00:52affected by the eruption the other day.

00:56The ashfall almost reached Baguio City and we have trade in Iloilo.

01:02But of course, our evacuation to the 6-kilometer permanent danger zone is ongoing.

01:09So far, we have 29 evacuation centers and there are 12,378 individuals

01:18or close to 3,700 families.

01:22But our target for the three municipalities or LGUs included in the order is almost 56,000 individuals.

01:32So our effort is ongoing to completely evacuate our countrymen to the permanent danger zone.

01:41Evacuation is still ongoing by our colleagues in Negros.

01:52As for Rafi, we are also asking for an update on the evacuation of our countrymen

01:57who are inside the 6-kilometer permanent danger zone from the volcano Canlaon.

02:02Are all of them evacuated or are there still people who do not want to leave their homes

02:06because they remember that they will be left behind?

02:08Only 12,000 were reported out of the 56,000 that were reported to us that need to be evacuated.

02:17They are not really resisting, but they just want to make sure that they will be evacuated and their families are secure.

02:25Of course, they also remember the animals that should be evacuated.

02:32So that is what we are arranging now with the LGUs.

02:37We have a task force assigned by Secretary Chidoro.

02:41He created a task force in Canlaon that will be the command and control in the two provinces that have evacuation.

02:49So our effort is ongoing.

02:51The DSWP is ensuring the support to the LGUs when it comes to family food packs and other needs in the evacuation center.

03:02Okay. For those who do not want to leave their homes, do you have a data on how many percent do not want to evacuate?

03:09What is your possible estimate on this?

03:13Yes. Right now, it's only 30 percent.

03:16As I said, it's not that they don't want to evacuate. Some are hesitating because they want to secure their properties before they leave.

03:26But we have already talked to the task force and the PNP that they will enforce this order for their safety.

03:35Slowly, we will make sure that we will provide the necessary logistical support, the transportation that is needed to effect this mandatory evacuation.

03:46Our PNP has activated their peace and order cluster and they will set up checkpoints and they will help or add more people to help in the evacuation.

04:04So Asec, because of the massive eruption of Canlaon, do you have a plan to expand the scope of evacuation up to nine or ten kilometers away from the volcano?

04:15So far, not yet. Because according to our people, they have three windows to observe the behavior of Canlaon.

04:28We will know if they will go up, down or maintain the six-kilometer alert level three.

04:37That is our alert level right now. We will know that in the next few weeks.

04:44They are giving us three weeks and hopefully, it will not erupt.

04:50But the people reminded us that it can still have activity anytime.

04:55That is why we were reminded that there should be no human activity within the six-kilometer permanent danger zone.

05:03Currently, are there any additional cities or towns that need to be evacuated?

05:09Especially the tourist destinations that are currently on vacation or are on vacation at this time?

05:17Yes. There are no additional cities. There are only three municipalities that need to be evacuated.

05:24As of now, the only threat is if the ash falls.

05:31But so far, there are only three LGUs that need to be evacuated.

05:36Our target is around 20 barangays.

05:40Asec, according to PHEVOLTS, it is possible that the eruption of Mount Canlaon will continue.

05:46How are you preparing this in case it will reach alert level four?

05:51Yes. We have a worst-case scenario planning.

05:54We are preparing the evacuation centers that are needed.

06:02If there is an elevation of alert level, even if it is level four,

06:08it will reach 10,000 people. From 54, it will be 64 that need to be evacuated.

06:16The family food pack, evacuation center and wash facilities need to be ready.

06:27We need to have proper planning with the local government and sustainability with the evacuation centers.

06:37That is what we need to do. We are already doing that and considering all scenarios.

06:44Please explain to us what are the measures if Mount Canlaon is already at alert level four.

06:52What are the preparations that you will do?

06:56Yes. Alert level four means that the probability of a violent eruption is higher.

07:06We will increase from 6 kilometers to 8 to 10 kilometers in the permanent danger zone or extended danger zone.

07:17More people will be evacuated there.

07:20Based on our data, we need to evacuate 139,000 individuals.

07:31In 8 kilometers, we need 115,000. It will increase and more LGUs will be affected.

07:42We will maintain more evacuation centers.

07:46We are already prepared. We are preparing our LGUs and the resources that the national government needs.

07:58So Asec, what is the plan of OCD if there is a lahar flow due to the possible effect of ITCZ that may cause rain?

08:09Yes. Lahar will be triggered by rain.

08:14We are monitoring the low pressure that may form next week.

08:19That is one thing that we are looking at.

08:21We also need to evacuate the communities that are in river channels that may be affected by lahar.

08:29The hazard map is guiding us to prepare.

08:34We are also preparing all the barangays that may be affected by lahar.

08:41We are monitoring it and it is part of our planning.

08:49Do you have an initial estimate on the damages after the Canlaon eruption?

08:56Nothing yet.

08:58Nothing yet?

08:59Nothing yet. There are no estimated damages.

09:02But we are monitoring if it will escalate.

09:05Mostly, agriculture is affected.

09:08Then of course, the damage to residential houses that we don't know about now.

09:14Nothing yet.

09:15Only ashfall reached the area, especially in Bago City.

09:19There is a remedial there.

09:21It will be cleaned and there is no damage from the ashfall.

09:26As long as there are no people in the permanent danger zone,

09:30even if there is an activity, no one will die there.

09:34We are sure because we have evacuated them.

09:37There are no major infrastructure within six kilometers.

09:41There are only residential areas.

09:43We will look at it.

09:45We will have a zoning so we can see how many specific houses will be affected in case of a violent eruption.

09:56Okay sir.

09:57Please send a message to our countrymen who are affected by the Canlaon eruption,

10:01especially to their relatives who are not in the area, but are in Manila or other countries.

10:08Yes.

10:09Our message is to listen to all affected communities.

10:15Listen to the authorities.

10:16Follow the news and cooperate.

10:20The only solution here is if there is a volcanic eruption, distance.

10:27We need to stand up and move because we might be hit by pyroclastic material.

10:35These are the rocks that are floating, lava that can be caused by the volcano.

10:42So we really need to stay away.

10:44There is a warning under Alert Level 3 that the volcano can erupt

10:51and it will be more violent than the last eruption.

10:55So let's listen and follow.

10:58To our countrymen who are here in Manila, if you can help in terms of resources, that's fine.

11:08But if you can accommodate the displaced countrymen, you can accommodate them here in Manila.

11:17But rest assured, our government is making sure, we are working with the local government units

11:24to prepare the evacuation centers that are needed and to provide facilities,

11:30shelters, and shelters for their temporary housing to be convenient for them.

11:39All right. Thank you very much for your time.

11:43Assistant Secretary Rafi Alejandro, Deputy Administrator for Administration of the Office of Civil Defense.

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