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The Quezon City government through its Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council declared its readiness for the typhoon season with the country expected to face between 13 to 16 storms this year.“Everything we need for the onset of the rainy season and when La Niña hits the country is ready,” Belmonte was quoted saying in Tagalog, in a news release posted on the Quezon City official website on Thursday, May 30.
Quezon City’s readiness was quickly put to a test during the recent onslaught of Typhoon Aghon, the first storm to hit the country in 2024, and this level of preparedness will be maintained throughout the year. “Our Urban Search and Rescue Team members will also be placed on full alert and ready to respond immediately in case of emergencies,” Belmonte explained, adding the teams are equipped with rescue boats, protective gears, sonar equipment, rescue cans, and other life-saving equipment.
The DRRMO will also recommend the city-wide suspension of classes in public schools depending on the weather forecast by 4:00 am. Each barangay will declare a localized suspension by 4:30 am in the absence of a recommendation by the DRRMO.
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