‘Juan’ sighted near N. Luzon; precautions urged
10/17/2010Malacañang yesterday said the government has prepared concerned agencies to address potential damage as typhoon “Juan” appeared on track to hit the north of the country late Sunday.
President Aquino ordered relief goods and rescue equipment at the ready and billboards to be taken down to avoid possible harm when the typhoon starts affecting the north of the main island of Luzon.
“I ask our countrymen in affected areas to cooperate with their... provincial and national officials in ensuring orderly and efficient preparations,” he said in a statement. “We do not want to unduly alarm the public but there is nothing lost by being prepared.”
He added hourly advisories would inform the public of expected rainfall levels and which areas had to be evacuated if necessary.
Science and Technology Secretary Mario Montejo said the government was alarmed by the speed and strength of Juan which may have devastating effects in Northern Luzon provinces..... MORE
Source: The Daily Tribune
URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/headlines/20101017hed5.html
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