The Office of Civil Defense extends the danger zone around Mt. Kanlaon to 10 kilometers due to increased lahar flow risks, prioritizing the safety of residents and evacuees.
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) announced plans on Thursday to extend the permanent danger zone around Mt. Kanlaon on Negros Island from six to 10 kilometers due to heightened risks of lahar flow s triggered by a low-pressure area (LPA) off Mindanao.Raul Fernandez, OCD Western Visayas Director and chairperson of Task Force Kanlaon, said this precautionary measure aims to ensure the safety of residents and evacuees as volcanic activity persists.
'We're prioritizing the safety of the affected communities and implementing necessary measures to address the evolving risks,' he said.Fernandez added that they are also planning to move the evacuation centers inside the extended zone to at least outside a 14-kilometer radius.Currently, 29 evacuation centers have been established across Negros Island, alongside 10 family tents in La Carlota City. Evacuation efforts have been highly effective, achieving a 99.17 percent evacuation rate, encompassing 5,772 families or 18,475 individuals.Despite the successful evacuation, Fernandez pointed out the need for continued support for the displaced families. 'There are sufficient food and nonfood items for the evacuees, thanks to government efforts and donations. However, since residents may remain in evacuation centers until after the New Year, we're appealing for more diverse food options and recreational and educational materials for children,' he said.The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has warned of a significant possibility of an explosive eruption based on ongoing volcanic activity, including frequent volcanic earthquakes.On Dec. 9, Phivolcs raised Alert Level 3 over Kanlaon after an explosive eruption occurred at the summit vent at 3:03 p.m.The eruption produced a large plume that rose 9,800 feet and drifted west-southwest, with pyroclastic flow moving down the southeastern side of the volcan
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