Mayor Evelio Leonardia directed the Bacolod City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office and Barangay DRRMO units on Monday, March 14, to continuously monitor the heavy rains triggered by localized thunderstorms.
Leonardia, in a press release, said that while much of the waters had subsided, he called on officials of communities situated near creeks, rivers, coastal areas and other waterways to be on high alert in times like these.
“I am reiterating my call on all village officials and organic staff and volunteers of DRRMO units to continuously monitor flood-prone areas,” said Leonardia’s reminder as echoed to Dr. Anna Maria Pornan, DRRMO head, and Executive Assistant Joemarie Vargas.
He also called on them to prepare for possible pre-emptive evacuation when necessary.
To report flood incidents and emergency cases, affected Bacolodnons may contact Tel. Nos. 432-3871 to 72 or 09302434706; 09086499849; 09369401591, the press release said.*