THE Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has put its quick response teams on high alert for quick deployment amid increasing unrest of Mayon Volcano in Albay.
Public Works Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan, citing a report from DPWH Bureau of Maintenance, said on Wednesday that with the increasing unrest of Mayon Volcano, the DPWH Disaster and Incident Management Teams of Regional and nearby District Engineering Offices have been activated, while Quick Response Assets composed of 340 individuals with 30 equipment were prepositioned for any eventuality.
As with all emergencies and calamities, Bonoan said, DPWH Quick Response Teams shall monitor the status of national roads and bridges and ensure access of roads for unhampered delivery of goods and services as well as response operations.As part of the preparedness measure, DPWH Regional Office 5 also identified alternate routes if the situation worsens or in case some road sections need closure for safety.In the event that the Legazpi-Sto.
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