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Consolacion Prepares for Tropical Typhoon Odette, Identifies 10 Evacuation Centers

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The municipality of Consolacion in Cebu is bracing itself for the impact of Tropical Typhoon Odette, expected to hit the area on Friday, December 17. Following a meeting on Tuesday, December 14, Mayor Joannes Alegado and the Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (LDRRMO) have identified flood and landslide-prone areas and begun preparations for potential evacuations. The town's authorities have pinpointed 22 barangays as areas of concern, with 10 designated as evacuation centers.

Key Takeaways:

  • Mayor Joannes Alegado convened the Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (LDRRMO) on Tuesday, December 14, to identify flood and landslide-prone areas in the 22 barangays of Consolacion.
  • The town's flood-prone areas include Barangays Cansaga, Pitogo, Lamac, Nangka, Danglag, Tilhaong, Pulpogan, Poblacion, and Tayud.
  • Landslide-prone areas identified are Lanipga, Panas, Panoypoy, Garing, Danglag, Polog, Tolotolo, Cabangahan, and Sacsac.
  • Engineer Danny Capangpangan has been directed to prepare 10 evacuation centers, including the Laray Evacuation Center and various barangay gymnasiums.
  • The Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office has been tasked with preparing at least 200 food packs for affected families.
  • LDRRMO has begun conducting recorida in risk areas to assess the potential dangers posed by the typhoon.
  • The LDRRMO Chief, Engineer Danny Capangpangan, has confirmed that preparations for potential evacuations are underway, with a focus on especially vulnerable populations in high-risk areas.

Statistics:

  • At least 200 food packs are being prepared for affected families.
  • 22 barangays have been identified as flood and landslide-prone areas.
  • 10 evacuation centers have been designated for potential use.
  • The typhoon is expected to hit the area on Friday, December 17.

Sources:

  • "Consolacion identifies 10 evacuation centers for Odette" (Assumes original source, exact source not provided)
  • (This source was not explicitly mentioned in the original material)
  • (No additional sources mentioned, at least 200 food packs, exact count on 22 barangays, or number of designated evacuation centers)

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