Camarines Sur gov orders pre-emptive evacuation of families in high-risk areas as Dante nears

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LEGAZPI CITY — Camarines Sur Governor Miguel Luis “Migz” Villafuerte has ordered on Tuesday the pre-emptive evacuation of families in high-risk areas amid the threat of Tropical Storm Dante (international name: Choi-wan).

In a memorandum, Villafuerte said the families living in coastal villages, flood and landslide-prone areas must be evacuated in facilities not used for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients.

Officials were reminded of the minimum health standards and evacuation protocols to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

The province was placed under “red alert status” which directs all local disaster councils to activate their respective 24/7 Emergency Operation C…

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