The number of families affected by the series of phreatic explosions and lava flow spawned by Mayon Volcano has now climbed to 5,318 families which is equivalent to 21,823 persons as of 2 a.m. Tuesday, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).
The affected families are from 25 barangays in Camalig, Guinobatan, Ligao City, Daraga, Tabaco City and Malilipot.
Families being served in 18 evacuation centers are now placed at 4,134 which is equivalent to 16,887 persons while families being aided outside these facilities are at 1,184 or 4,936 individuals.
Executive director Ricardo Jalad said the NDRRM Operations Center was placed on ‘blue alert’ effective 8 a.m. Monday for possible contingencies.
NDRRMC also said that the evacuation of all civilians from the seven-kilometer danger zone had been completed.
This includes livestock thus, alleviating the need of residents to go back.
Photo credit: Nancy Mediavillo
