THE Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) is now on red alert status, as it prepares for the possible effects of Tropical Storm Siony in the region.
Albert Mogol, chairman of the Cordillera Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (CDRRMC) and Office of Civil Defense-CAR director, said they are continuously monitoring the threats of the tropical cyclone by coordinating with the local DRRMCs.
"Our Regional Task Force on Covid-19 conducted a meeting with the National Task Force which focused on the preparations being done by our CDRRMC. Our LDRRMCs have been advised to monitor incidents pertaining to the effects of the tropical cyclone, the local weather situation and status, the road network status, and other disaster related incidents in their areas of responsibilities," Mogol sai.
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST)-CAR is currently monitoring and maintaining the community-based flood early warning systems in coordination with local government units and DOST provincial offices.
The Department of the Interior and Local Government-CAR also advised its field offices to take all proactive measures and directs all local government units (LGUs) to monitor weather advisories of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) and use Met-Hydro Decision Support Info Systems, the Mines and Geosciences Bureau's web portals and hazard assessment reports.
The Department of Social Welfare and Development-CAR also assured the availability of food and non-food items for augmentation to LGUs.
The Police Regional Office, meanwhile, activated its DRRM Plan 13-2018, revitalized as "Saklolo," where all personnel and capabilities are on standby to extend assistance or response in cases of emergencies and eventualities.
An inventory of its Search And Rescue equipment were earlier done to ensure its availability in times of need.
The Department of Public Works and Highways-CAR, as of November 2, reported that five road networks are currently closed to traffic in the region, while nine road sections are currently on a one-lane passable status due to soil collapses, fallen trees brought about by Typhoon Rolly.
All other national roads in the region remain open except for Kennon Road , which remains closed to traffic since June 2020, and the Tawang-Ambiong road in Benguet Province, which remains closed since August 2020.