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PBBM To Agencies: Address Water Crisis In Samar
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has issued directives to agencies and local governments in Samar to ensure a stable supply of potable water to communities grappling with the aftermath of the calamity.
During a situation briefing in Tacloban City on Thursday, President Marcos emphasized the immediate need for water purification equipment, acknowledging the urgency of providing actual water to affected areas.
He mentioned plans to dispatch filtration systems but highlighted the current challenges in sourcing them due to logistical constraints.
Samar's local officials have identified available water filtration systems in Bicol, and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) stands ready to contribute additional water purifying machines, according to reports.
President Marcos expressed concern about the inadequacy of existing infrastructures in managing floodwaters caused by prolonged heavy rainfall.
He attributed these weather patterns to a changing climate, urging both communities and the government to adapt to these evolving challenges.
With 37 municipalities and 14,260 families severely affected, equivalent to 458,137 individuals, the disaster has prompted significant evacuation efforts. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reported 163 evacuation centers currently sheltering 51,000 individuals, with an additional 7,912 families impacted outside these centers.
President Marcos, accompanied by other officials, personally assessed the situation in Eastern Visayas, emphasizing the need for a robust government response.
He directed agencies to prioritize providing food items to affected families and develop rehabilitation plans for immediate implementation once floodwaters recede.
During a situation briefing in Tacloban City on Thursday, President Marcos emphasized the immediate need for water purification equipment, acknowledging the urgency of providing actual water to affected areas.
He mentioned plans to dispatch filtration systems but highlighted the current challenges in sourcing them due to logistical constraints.
Samar's local officials have identified available water filtration systems in Bicol, and the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) stands ready to contribute additional water purifying machines, according to reports.
President Marcos expressed concern about the inadequacy of existing infrastructures in managing floodwaters caused by prolonged heavy rainfall.
He attributed these weather patterns to a changing climate, urging both communities and the government to adapt to these evolving challenges.
With 37 municipalities and 14,260 families severely affected, equivalent to 458,137 individuals, the disaster has prompted significant evacuation efforts. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reported 163 evacuation centers currently sheltering 51,000 individuals, with an additional 7,912 families impacted outside these centers.
President Marcos, accompanied by other officials, personally assessed the situation in Eastern Visayas, emphasizing the need for a robust government response.
He directed agencies to prioritize providing food items to affected families and develop rehabilitation plans for immediate implementation once floodwaters recede.
Nov 23, 2023
