00:00Cordillera region has also been alerted to the effects of Hurricane Christine,
00:05especially the flash floods and landslide-prone areas.
00:11Christine Sabaway of PTV Cordillera in Central Balita.
00:17The local government of Baguio City is now preparing the possible effects of Hurricane Christine in the city.
00:24According to Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong,
00:27the city needs to prepare for the possible landslide-prone areas of the city.
00:34While the wind is not a major concern, it's the rain.
00:40The heavy rain because looking at the latest forecast,
00:45there's still a rainfall of 48 mm and that's quite alarming.
00:51Because of the storm, the Mayor canceled his trip to Canada to monitor the situation of the city.
00:59The affected residents in the landslide-prone areas also need to be warned before the storm hits.
01:06I'm expecting that the heavy rain will be there 24-25.
01:10So maybe there will be a cancellation of classes.
01:14Maybe one day before, we need to tell them.
01:18Meanwhile, Baguio City residents are hoping for the storm to pass first
01:26because of the possible effects of the storm.
01:29The Office of the Civil Defense Cordillera is alerted for any possible effects of the storm.
01:34The province of Cordillera, which is prone to flooding,
01:39such as Abra, Calinga, Apayaw, and Ifugaw,
01:43and the landslide-prone areas of all the provinces, are alerted.
01:46The office is also alerted because of the bad weather.
01:50Today, the office is conducting a Pre-Disaster Risk Assessment.
01:55The Cordillera Administrative Region, through the Regional DRM Council,
02:00is already preparing.
02:01We are already issuing preparedness directives for October 19, 2024.
02:06We are hoping to increase our alert status to Blue Alert
02:10while we are waiting for the possible effects of the storm.
02:16The OCDCAR assured that the LGUs in Cordillera are ready
02:20based on the latest monitoring and presentation by the local governments.
02:25According to the data obtained by the OCD to the LGUs,
02:29food and non-items are enough for the affected residents
02:33if they need them because of the effects of the storm.
02:38We have already given the local government units,
02:41particularly the LGUs to the tourists.
02:43The DSWD Cordillera assured that all food and non-food items
02:49in all the provinces are prepositioned.
02:51As of now, it is sunny here in Baguio City
02:54and many tourists are walking through tourist spots
02:57while the weather is clear.
02:59Christine Borno-Llazabaway for Pambansang TV in Bagong, Philippines.
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