00:00We will continue to monitor the Marikina River because of the fast-spreading floodwaters. We will talk to Marikina Mayor Marcelino Chidoro. Good morning Mayor.
00:11Good morning to all of our listeners and viewers.
00:16We are on first alarm in Marikina Mayor.
00:18We are on first alarm early this morning because of the continuous and strong rain.
00:26Not only here in Marikina, but also in the surrounding areas.
00:30Yes. In your opinion, do we need to raise that alarm?
00:35According to the protocol, when the water level in Marikina River reached 15 meters, we already raised it.
00:48This is a preparation for areas that may be affected.
00:53What is our alarm, Mayor?
00:55As of now, we are still on first alarm.
00:59If there will be a second alarm at 16 meters, our countrymen can proceed with pre-emptive evacuation here in Marikina.
01:12But at 15 meters, our evacuation centers are open and all rescue personnel and equipment are prepositioned.
01:24How about the barangays near the river? Is there still flood in them?
01:29As of now, there is no reported flooded area.
01:35Yesterday, throughout yesterday, there was no flood, but we want to be careful. Abundance of caution is what we are doing.
01:48As of now, is there a casualty in your area, in Marikina Mayor?
01:52There is no reported casualty. There are many people who are sick.
01:57The real cause of sickness during this time is what we reported.
02:03We have also seen and diagnosed people who were stressed and their mental health was affected,
02:12especially when there was flooding in the past two days.
02:17Are you losing or injured?
02:19We are not injured. However, we have reported fire incidents while there was flooding.
02:30We had two or three fire incidents, but no one was injured in those incidents.
02:37So now, our rescue teams in Marikina are on alert, Mayor?
02:42That's right. They are on alert. They are on standby.
02:46They are part of the protocol that we are following.
02:51Supply of electricity and water continuously, Mayor?
02:56The water is continuously supplied. There are rotational areas where electricity is lost or cut off deliberately.
03:07Like now, there's an incident where a postman is fishing in a place.
03:14The electricity in this place needs to be cut off because of the continuous rain.
03:24Message to the people of Marikina, especially to Marikina River, Mayor?
03:29Please continue to be careful. Follow the protocol, especially when there's an alarm.
03:39If there's a second alarm, our countrymen can proceed with preemptive evacuation to our centers.
03:51For example, those who have small children, those who are sick at home, those who have PWD, pregnant women or newborns,
04:04we are encouraging them to undergo preemptive evacuation before the flood reaches their area.
04:14Again, last night we announced or earlier at 12 p.m., we announced that classes in Marikina will be suspended,
04:30not only face-to-face, but also our asynchronous classes.
04:36Because in our other parliament yesterday, we announced that asynchronous classes will be held.
04:42But it's good that asynchronous classes will be suspended because the internet connection is unstable
04:52and it's hard to concentrate on studies, especially if there's a flood.
04:59Thank you very much for the announcement. Be careful, Marikina Mayor Marcelino Teodoro.
05:03Thank you and long live to you.
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