With Typhoon "Chedeng" expected to make landfall
within Northern Luzon , Armed Forces of the
Philippines (AFP) chief-of-staff Gen. Gregorio Pio Catapang on Thursday visited
Clark Air Base in Pampanga to inspect on the disaster preparedness and response
capabilities of the 1st Air Division.
During his visit, Catapang was briefed by 1st Air Division
commander Brig. Gen. John Oliviamor Estabillo on their disaster response
preparations aside from getting a chance to inspect the unit's mobility and
disaster response assets.
These equipment consist of rubber boats, chainsaws, tents,
generators and portalet which are stored at the NDRRMC-HRD warehouse in Clark
Air Base.
"Chedeng" is expected to hit Aurora and Isabela
over the weekend.
As this develops, Catapang said units of the Northern Luzon
Command, Southern Luzon Command, Central Command and Joint Task Force National
Capital Region are already preparing its assets and personnel for
"Chedeng".
He added that all these military outfits have accounted for
all of their disaster response units including the attached mobility assets and
rescue equipment.
"They have ensured there will be redundancy of
communication systems just in case basic networks will be damaged and can no
longer function. Strategic locations were also identified where troops may be
prepositioned and still be able to render quick response when needed," the
AFP chief stressed.
Along with other government agencies, Catapang said they
have already identified areas prone to landslides and flooding, including those
that are close to the coastlines and are at risk for possible storm surges.
“Let us give equal attention to tourists, both local and
foreigners who are vacationing in these areas and who may be trapped in beach
resorts,” Catapang emphasized.
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