Over 1,000 flee from erupting volcano

MORE than 1,000 individuals have evacuated due to the increase unrest of Taal Volcano, the National Disaster Risk and Management Council said on Friday, July 2, 2021.

A total of 345 families or 1,392 individuals were affected. Of the total, 317 families or 1,282 individuals are being housed in evacuation centers. The rest are staying with relatives. Calabarzon Police Regional Office Director Eliseo Cruz said he has ordered the Batangas Provincial Police Office to activate its Provincial Disaster Management Task Group and Special Task Groups on security, peace and order, emergency response and quick reaction teams.

Cruz directed the Laguna and Cavite Provincial Police Offices to activate their disaster management control points to discourage non-residents, especially tourists, from going to Tagaytay and other affected areas.

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