Northern Mindanao gears up for 'Tino'
CANOSA (FB)
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Local governments and agencies in Northern Mindanao initiated preemptive measures Monday as typhoon ‘’Tino’’ approached the region.
All local government units (LGUs) suspended classes and work, some as early as Sunday.
Tropical cyclone wind signal No. 1 and yellow rainfall warning were raised in Misamis Oriental as of the 7 p.m. advisory.
In Gingoog City, Mayor Erick Cañosa ordered the prepositioning of makeshift shelters in the public gymnasium for families in flood-prone areas.
"We have visited all evacuation centers to ensure all are ready and prepared for receiving possible evacuees," he said in a statement Monday.
In Tagoloan, the LGU prepared relief packs to complement supplies from the Department of Social Welfare and Development.
The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, led by the Office of Civil Defense, is coordinating with LGUs to monitor river levels and coastal communities.
The Department of Public Works and Highways and the National Irrigation Authority have dispatched personnel to monitor infrastructure, particularly in Bukidnon where a landslide hit a major road on Oct. 18, killing a couple.
As of the 8 p.m. bulletin, Tino was estimated based on all available data at 95 kilometers southeast of Guiuan, Eastern Samar.
No classes in Iligan City
Mayor Frederick W. Siao suspended classes on all levels in Iligan City on Tuesday due to Tino.
Siao said the safety of students, teachers, and school personnel must be prioritized and it is deemed necessary to suspend classes on all levels as a precautionary measure against possible risks posed by the weather disturbance.
A special emergency meeting conducted by the Iligan City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council Monday recommended the suspension of classes in Iligan City as a precautionary measure for Tino.
Siao said all offices and agencies concerned with public safety, health, disaster response, electrical services, and road management remain on alert to ensure the safety and welfare of the public.