NDRRMC: 1400 families in flood-hit Sultan Kudarat to be evacuated

Authorities in Sultan Kudarat province prepared to evacuate at least 1,400 families in a village there, due to floods from continuous rains in the area. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said the 1,400 families are from Udtong village in Lambayong town. In its 1 p.m. Sunday report, the NDRRMC said Lambayong town officials prepared a gymnasium in Sadsalan village as an evacuation center for the families. Municipal and provincial disaster management officials are also conducting damage and needs assessment to determine the number of people affected and the extent of damage in flooded areas. The Office of Civil Defense for Region 12 has also coordinated with the Naval Forces EastMinCom (Eastern Mindanao Command Center) for the use of sea craft and Navy personnel to evacuate village residents. It also coordinated with the local Department of Social Welfare and Development for the provision of relief assistance, the NDRRMC said. — LBG, GMA News