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50 More Families Evacuated From 6-KM Mayon Volcano Danger Zone
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The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Bicol Regional Office has taken immediate action to evacuate approximately 50 families who were discovered to still be residing within the 6-kilometer permanent danger zone surrounding Mayon volcano. This action comes after reports surfaced indicating that several residents had not yet been evacuated.
Following instructions from FO V Regional Director Norman Laurio, personnel from the Field Office V's Disaster Response Management Division (DRMD) conducted an inspection in Barangay Anoling and confirmed the presence of the endangered families. In response, a coordination meeting was held with Camalig town Mayor Caloy Baldo to prepare for the forced evacuation of the residents.
The evacuation efforts were jointly conducted by the Camalig Municipal Police Station, the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (MSWDO), and the Municipal Disaster Response and Management Office (MDRRMO) of the Camalig local government unit (LGU).
The affected families from Barangay Anoling were relocated to temporary shelter at Baligang Elementary School. Validation is still ongoing to determine the exact number of families affected.
DSWD Regional Director Laurio reported the situation to the DSWD's Disaster Response and Management Group (DRMG), led by Undersecretary Dianne Cajipe. It was revealed that Barangay Anoling is a geographically isolated area in Camalig town, located at a significant distance from the town proper.
In a related development, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) issued an advisory on the increased activity observed at Mayon Volcano's summit crater. As of 8:00 AM on July 10, 2023, a total of 33 pyroclastic density currents (PDCs) have been generated by dome collapse from the volcano's summit crater, along with collapsing front and margins of advancing lava flows on the upper to middle slopes. These PDCs have traveled for approximately one to four minutes down the Mi-isi (south) and Bonga (southeastern) Gullies within 3.3 kilometers of the crater.
Satellite monitors have detected a notable increase in sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions, while volcanic gas flux remains slightly above background levels. One hundred nine weak low-frequency volcanic earthquakes have been recorded since 5:00 AM today, and ground deformation monitoring indicates that Mayon is still inflated, particularly on the northwest and southeast slopes.
Phivolcs maintains Alert Level 3, indicating an increased tendency towards a hazardous eruption. The agency emphasizes that the areas within the 6-kilometer radius of the Permanent Danger Zone should remain evacuated, and communities within the 7- and 8-kilometer radius should be prepared in case the current PDC activity worsens. Civil aviation authorities are advised to inform pilots to avoid flying close to the volcano's summit due to the potential hazards posed by volcanic ash.
DOST-PHIVOLCS continues to closely monitor Mayon Volcano, and any significant developments will be communicated to all concerned stakeholders in a timely manner.
Following instructions from FO V Regional Director Norman Laurio, personnel from the Field Office V's Disaster Response Management Division (DRMD) conducted an inspection in Barangay Anoling and confirmed the presence of the endangered families. In response, a coordination meeting was held with Camalig town Mayor Caloy Baldo to prepare for the forced evacuation of the residents.
The evacuation efforts were jointly conducted by the Camalig Municipal Police Station, the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (MSWDO), and the Municipal Disaster Response and Management Office (MDRRMO) of the Camalig local government unit (LGU).
The affected families from Barangay Anoling were relocated to temporary shelter at Baligang Elementary School. Validation is still ongoing to determine the exact number of families affected.
DSWD Regional Director Laurio reported the situation to the DSWD's Disaster Response and Management Group (DRMG), led by Undersecretary Dianne Cajipe. It was revealed that Barangay Anoling is a geographically isolated area in Camalig town, located at a significant distance from the town proper.
In a related development, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) issued an advisory on the increased activity observed at Mayon Volcano's summit crater. As of 8:00 AM on July 10, 2023, a total of 33 pyroclastic density currents (PDCs) have been generated by dome collapse from the volcano's summit crater, along with collapsing front and margins of advancing lava flows on the upper to middle slopes. These PDCs have traveled for approximately one to four minutes down the Mi-isi (south) and Bonga (southeastern) Gullies within 3.3 kilometers of the crater.
Satellite monitors have detected a notable increase in sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions, while volcanic gas flux remains slightly above background levels. One hundred nine weak low-frequency volcanic earthquakes have been recorded since 5:00 AM today, and ground deformation monitoring indicates that Mayon is still inflated, particularly on the northwest and southeast slopes.
Phivolcs maintains Alert Level 3, indicating an increased tendency towards a hazardous eruption. The agency emphasizes that the areas within the 6-kilometer radius of the Permanent Danger Zone should remain evacuated, and communities within the 7- and 8-kilometer radius should be prepared in case the current PDC activity worsens. Civil aviation authorities are advised to inform pilots to avoid flying close to the volcano's summit due to the potential hazards posed by volcanic ash.
DOST-PHIVOLCS continues to closely monitor Mayon Volcano, and any significant developments will be communicated to all concerned stakeholders in a timely manner.
Jul 10, 2023
