00:00Authorities warned the public to be extra careful because of the ash flow
00:05that was caused by the continuous eruption of volcano Laon by the PIA Western Visayas in Balitang, Pambansa.
00:13Bernard.
00:15Good afternoon.
00:18Volcano Laon and the continuous eruption of volcano Laon
00:21were warned to be extra careful because of the ash flow.
00:25The Department of Health, Negros Island Region, Center for Health Development warned the public
00:30to be extra careful because of the ash flow and the volcanic gases coming out of the volcano.
00:35According to the DOH, the flood should be protected by closing windows and doors,
00:41placing a wet cloth or cloth on the holes where the ash and volcanic gases can enter,
00:46and ensuring that the face mask is properly worn or the mouth and nose are covered with a wet cloth.
00:53For those with weak or low respiratory conditions,
00:56the DOH should provide adequate supply of inhaler and medicine to their homes.
01:02The DOH also added that food should be kept safe by washing your hands frequently while cooking,
01:10cleaning fruits and vegetables before eating
01:13to make sure that there is no dust on the food and to cover the mouth with a wet cloth.
01:19The DOH also asked the public to listen and obey the orders of the authorities
01:24to ensure their safety from the dangers of the eruption of the volcano.
01:30According to the V-Bogs, the alert status of Laon is now at alert level 3
01:35despite the thick clouds that came out yesterday.
01:38The Office of Ceremonial Defense and Task Force of Laon
01:41and the affected LGUs and local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Offices
01:46are preparing to raise the alert level.
01:49They will also remind the public and authorities to prepare for the worst-case scenario.
01:54From the Philippine Information Agency, Western Visayas, Bernard Susbilla for Balitang Pabalta.
