00:00Many towns in Isabela conducted a pre-emptive evacuation due to the expected worsening of the typhoon Ophel.
00:07DSWD once again assured that the help to the affected towns is sufficient.
00:12In April Ratcho of Radyo Pilipinas in Sandro ng Balita.
00:1873 barangays in Isabela are being taken care of right now
00:21due to the flooding and landslides from the typhoon Ophel.
00:26As for the towns here in Makunakon, Dizilacan, Palanan and Tinapiganapawang Coastal Towns,
00:31before the effects of the typhoon are felt,
00:34pre-emptive evacuations have already been conducted in many towns in the province,
00:37particularly those in low-lying areas near the sea and those living in landslide-prone areas.
00:43Governor Rodito Albano III said that the towns in the coastal areas of the province
00:49are already capacitated and they have met their needs
00:53and they should do so whenever a disaster occurs.
00:56They assured that they are prepared through their activities
01:01to ensure the safety of their rescue assets, especially since it is difficult for them to survive.
01:06At the same time, the provincial government is also urging to abolish the No-Sailing, No-Fishing and No-Sewing policy
01:13to reduce the risks of the typhoon.
01:17At the same time, liquor bans are being implemented in the entire province.
01:22This is also in accordance with Ordinance No. 2020-13-1 of the Provincial Government of the Philippines.
01:28Here, the sale, purchase and drinking of drunken people is prohibited.
01:33Meanwhile, the DSWD assured that family food bags are sufficient in various towns.
01:38Over the past few days, the agency has suspended the delivery of supplies to coastal municipalities
01:44with the help of the Blackhawk helicopter of the Philippine Air Force.
01:47From Radyo Pilipinas, I am April Salucon Racho for Panbansang TV in Bagong, Pilipinas.
