BIÑAN CITY, Laguna – The local government unit (LGU) is rescuing residents from flooded barangays amid the onslaught of severe tropical storm "Paeng" Saturday evening, Oct. 29.
As of 10:24 p.m., there were 11 open evacuation centers in the city, particularly in Canlalay, Casile, Dela Paz, Langkiwa, Loma, Platero, San Antonio, San Jose, Santo Domingo, Soro-soro, and Tubigan.
In a Facebook post at 10:46 p.m., the City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (CDRRMO) advised residents in flooded areas who still have power access to turn off their circuit breakers for their own safety.
The office also said they are doing everything to rescue everyone who needs help. However, they could not immediately reach areas with strong currents of flood to protect their rescuers.
Laguna remains under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 3 as per the 8 p.m. forecast of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).