Preparations ongoing in case volcanoes erupt By Mario J. Mallari 05/18/2011

Preparations ongoing in case volcanoes erupt

By Mario J. Mallari 05/18/2011

Preparations for possible eruption of Mt. Bulusan and Mayon Volcano are ongoing with the National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (NDRRMC) identifying 39 evacuation centers in the provinces of Sorsogon and Albay in case evacuation becomes necessary.

Also, more than 3,000 military troops are now on alert as possible responders should eruption happens.

NDRRMC executive director Undersecretary Benito Ramos noted the increase in the number of volcanic quakes recorded at Mt. Bulusan in Sorsogon by the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) during the past days.

According to Ramos, local DRRMCs in Sorsogon have already identified 18 schools and churches as possible evacuation centers while 21 in Albay..... MORE

Source:  The Daily Tribune

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