4th ID rescues 2,557 families affected by severe flooding, rains in Northern Mindanao

From the Philippine News Agency (Jan 18): 4th ID rescues 2,557 families affected by severe flooding, rains in Northern Mindanao

Units of the Cagayan De Oro-based 4th Infantry Division have rescued 2,577 families or 9,415 individuals during the severe weather disturbance which brought heavy rains and flooding to Northern Mindanao on Monday.

In a statement Wednesday, 4th Infantry Division spokesperson Capt. Joe Patrick Martinez said all units were deployed to support the disaster and risk reduction and management councils of various local government units.

He said these troops actively undertook humanitarian assistance and disaster (HADR) response operations in affected areas in Misamis Oriental and Cagayan De Oro.

“I commend all the key players for the swift and effective conduct of HADR in the area. The impact of the low pressure area has been mitigated due to the concerted efforts of everyone especially with the leadership of our political leaders," 4th Infantry Division commander Major Gen. Benjamin Madrigal said.

"However, we still remind the public to be extra cautious especially in areas that were badly hit by the flash floods. We also ask for the public’s cooperation especially to all announcements coming from the competent authorities for us to ensure everyone’s safety,” he added.

All major roads in Misamis Oriental and Cagayan de Oro City that were affected by flash floods are now passable to all types of vehicles as of this posting.

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