SAN FERNANDO CITY, October 20 (PIA) – As super typhoon Lawin (international name Haima) made its landfall in Penablanca, Cagayan at 11 p.m. on Wednesday, La Union stays on red alert to keep its residents safe.
As of 1 a.m. on Thursday (October 20), report from the Provincial Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) revealed that 12 of 19 local government units in La Union have conducted pre-emptive evacuation due to super typhoon Lawin.
Some 1,036 families or 2,785 individuals who have been housed in various evacuation centers came from the following LGUs:
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Agoo
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Aringay
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Bangar
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Sto. Tomas
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Bauang
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Tubao
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Burgos
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Naguilian
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Bacnotan
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San Juan
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Balaoan
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San Fernando City
Power supply has also been monitored in the province.
PDRRMC said power interruption was recorded in Aringay, parts of San Gabriel, Bangar, Naguilian, some parts in Agoo, Balaoan, and in Parian, San Fernando City.
The interruption in Naguilian town was brought about by the tripping of the Bauang- Naguilian 69 KV line at 8:47 p.m on Wednesday, the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) said.
“Patrol of affected transmission line will be in full swing tomorrow or as soon as weather allows,” Lilibeth Gaydowen of NGCP said.
Upon recommendation of the NDRRMC, Malacanang has also included La Union on the list of provinces where classes at all levels and work in government offices will be cancelled on October 20 as declared in Memorandum Circular No. 10.
“However those agencies whose functions involve in the delivery of basic and health services, preparedness/response to disasters and calamities… shall continue with their operations and render the necessary services,” the official document read.
In addition, work in the private sector “is left to the discretion of their respective heads.
No casualties have been recorded, so far but the local disaster council said their response teams are advised to standby for possible deployment.
Major roads and bridges are still passable to all types of vehicles.
As of 2 a.m on Thursday, state weather bureau PAGASA raised Signal No. 3 in La Union. (JNPD/PIA-1)