8th Infantry Division places all units in 'red alert' for 'Yolanda'

From the Philippine News Agency (Nov 7): 8th Infantry Division places all units in 'red alert' for 'Yolanda'
 
With Samar and other parts of Eastern Visayas being threatened by super typhoon "Yolanda", the 8th Infantry Division on Thursday announced that it has placed all its units on "red alert" for possible rescue and relief missions.

Capt. Amado Gutierrez, 8th Infantry Division spokesperson, said that these formations are prepared to assist local disaster units should "Yolanda" triggered flash floods and landslides in their areas of operation.

Aside from this, all available mobility assets, packaging and storage areas of the 8th Infantry Division are placed before the disposal of disaster relief units.

As this developed, local government officials in parts of Bicol and Visayas on Thursday suspended classes and declared half-day work in anticipation of bad weather conditions due to super typhoon "Yolanda."

Residents in Cebu were also advised to tie down their houses and roofs and trim trees, as the super typhoon is packed with strong winds of 185 kph.

"Yolanda", now in the Philippine area of responsibility, is expected to make landfall on Eastern Visayas Friday.

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