Navy units in Central Visayas alerted for disaster relief missions

From the Philippine News Agency (Oct 15): Navy units in Central Visayas alerted for disaster relief missions

In wake of the 7.2 magnitude earthquake that struck Central Visayas early Tuesday, the Philippine Navy (PN) announced that it has placed its Naval Forces Central Command on high alert for possible disaster rescue mission in the affected areas.

"Naval Forces Central Command is (now) on high alert and (has) activated its disaster risk reduction teams (DRRTs) with DRO equipment and sea vessels for deployment in areas affected by the earthquake in Bohol and Cebu," Navy spokesperson Lt. Cmdr. Gregory Fabic said.

He also added that PN reserve units in Bohol are now attending to the victims of the quake and helping in the ongoing rescue efforts in the areas isolated by the landslide.

"Likewise, the 82nd Marine Brigade of the Naval Reserve Eastern Visayas were deployed to the Basilica De Sto. Nino Cebu," Fabic stressed.

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