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The Office of Civil Defense has deployed its rapid deployment team to Naga City, one of the hard hit areas of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine . According to OCD administrator Ariel Nepomuceno on Monday, the team will oversee the distribution of relief goods in the area. The relief items include kitchen kits, shelter repair items, family food packs, medical supplies, and clean water.
The OCD said the relief items are being sourced from various agencies and they are currently being transported to the Bicol Region for distribution across multiple provinces. The operation commenced on Sunday, utilizing aircraft from Malaysia and Singapore, it added. Further, personnel from OCD regional offices have arrived in Naga City to provide additional support, including an augmentation of staff at the Emergency Operations Center and logistical assistance.
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