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Albay Governor Issues Evacuation Order Of Residents In 7-Kilometer Radius Of Mayon
Mayon Volcano 6/12/23, 9:50PM. Photo courtesy of Nehemiah Manzanilla Sitiar
Legazpi City, June 13, 2023 - In response to the escalating activity of Mayon volcano, Governor Atty. Edcel Greco Lagman, who chairs the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council, has issued an order for the immediate evacuation of residents within the 7-kilometer extended danger zone (EDZ) if the situation worsens.
The directive, outlined in PDRRMC-APSEMO Advisory 15-2023, aims to ensure the safety of all individuals residing within the specified area. In order to achieve zero casualties, residents must be prepared to evacuate promptly whenever their respective local government units (LGUs) issue an evacuation notice.
Residents have been advised to gather and bring essential supplies to the temporary shelters designated by the authorities, as these accommodations may be required for an extended period of time. The PDRRMC has urged the City and Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Management Offices (C/MDDRMOs) to remain on high alert in case evacuation becomes necessary for locals residing within the 7-km EDZ.
As of the latest observations, Mayon volcano remains at Alert Level 3. Visible signs of intensified unrest include the presence of beautiful yet hazardous glowing molten rocks flowing from the volcano's summit. A summary of the 24-hour observation conducted from 5 AM yesterday to 5 AM today, June 13, 2023, reveals the following parameters:
• Seismicity: 1 volcanic earthquake, 221 rockfall events, and 1 Pyroclastic Density Current event.
• Crater glow: Fair (naked eye); there is a very slow effusion of lava from the summit crater.
• Sulfur Dioxide Flux: 723 tonnes/day (recorded on June 12, 2023).
• Plume: Moderate emission with northeast drift.
• Ground Deformation: The volcano edifice is showing signs of inflation.
In light of the ongoing unrest, the following activities and actions have been strictly prohibited:
• Entry into the 6-kilometer radius Permanent Danger Zone (PDZ).
• Flying any aircraft in close proximity to the volcano.
Authorities have also issued a reminder about the potential hazards associated with Mayon volcano, including rockfalls or landslides, ballistic fragments, lava flows and fountaining, pyroclastic density currents, moderate-sized explosions, and the occurrence of lahars during heavy and prolonged rainfall.
The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council advises all residents within the 7-kilometer EDZ to stay informed about the situation through official channels and to comply with evacuation orders promptly to ensure their safety and well-being.
The directive, outlined in PDRRMC-APSEMO Advisory 15-2023, aims to ensure the safety of all individuals residing within the specified area. In order to achieve zero casualties, residents must be prepared to evacuate promptly whenever their respective local government units (LGUs) issue an evacuation notice.
Residents have been advised to gather and bring essential supplies to the temporary shelters designated by the authorities, as these accommodations may be required for an extended period of time. The PDRRMC has urged the City and Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Management Offices (C/MDDRMOs) to remain on high alert in case evacuation becomes necessary for locals residing within the 7-km EDZ.
As of the latest observations, Mayon volcano remains at Alert Level 3. Visible signs of intensified unrest include the presence of beautiful yet hazardous glowing molten rocks flowing from the volcano's summit. A summary of the 24-hour observation conducted from 5 AM yesterday to 5 AM today, June 13, 2023, reveals the following parameters:
• Seismicity: 1 volcanic earthquake, 221 rockfall events, and 1 Pyroclastic Density Current event.
• Crater glow: Fair (naked eye); there is a very slow effusion of lava from the summit crater.
• Sulfur Dioxide Flux: 723 tonnes/day (recorded on June 12, 2023).
• Plume: Moderate emission with northeast drift.
• Ground Deformation: The volcano edifice is showing signs of inflation.
In light of the ongoing unrest, the following activities and actions have been strictly prohibited:
• Entry into the 6-kilometer radius Permanent Danger Zone (PDZ).
• Flying any aircraft in close proximity to the volcano.
Authorities have also issued a reminder about the potential hazards associated with Mayon volcano, including rockfalls or landslides, ballistic fragments, lava flows and fountaining, pyroclastic density currents, moderate-sized explosions, and the occurrence of lahars during heavy and prolonged rainfall.
The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council advises all residents within the 7-kilometer EDZ to stay informed about the situation through official channels and to comply with evacuation orders promptly to ensure their safety and well-being.
Jun 13, 2023
