Residents living within the six-kilometer permanent danger zone of Mount Kanlaon board a truck to stay temporarily at evacuation centers amid the continuing unrest of the volcano. The Office of Civil Defense reported that 9,571 families affected by the eruption of Kanlaon Volcano have received aid.
According to OCD, the amount of assistance provided to the affected families in Regions VI and VII amounts to P123.69 million. Additionally, assistance to local government units and regional agencies worth P364,000 was allocated in Region VI.The affected populations span multiple barangays in the regions, necessitating immediate and ongoing support. As of December 26, 2024, a total of 11,883 families, comprising 45,526 individuals, have been affected across 32 barangays in Regions VI and VII.
Among those affected, 4,454 families, or 14,186 persons, are currently residing in 32 evacuation centers , while 2,185 families, totaling 6,953 individuals, are staying outside these centers. Fortunately, the previously reported interruption of communication services with Smart Telecom has been resolved and was validated as unrelated to the Kanlaon Volcano eruption.
The agricultural sector has suffered severe losses, with damage estimated at P 33.55 million reported in Region VI. Approximately 830 farmers and fisherfolk have been affected. Specifically, 34.54 hectares of crops have been reported as totally damaged, while 263.51 hectares are partially damaged but have a chance of recovery.
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