Cavite Provincial Government Strengthens Response Operation for Super Typhoon Uwan
The Provincial Government of Cavite, under the leadership of Governor Francisco Gabriel “Abeng” Remulla, continues to implement proactive response and relief operations for families affected by Super Typhoon Uwan, which brought heavy rains and strong winds across the province in recent days.
As of the latest report, a total of 12,184 families or 44,733 individuals have been affected in various cities and municipalities of Cavite. No casualties have been reported.
Even before Super Typhoon Uwan entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) was convened on November 7 to conduct a Pre-Disaster Risk Assessment (PDRA) together with Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officers (LDRRMOs) and lead national and provincial agencies.
Following the directive of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), pre-emptive evacuations were implemented in high-risk areas to ensure the safety of residents. The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) has remained on 24/7 standby, with all response clusters on full alert status to closely monitor developments and coordinate immediate actions with local government units (LGUs).
Relief operations officially began on November 9, led by the Office of the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Officer (OPSWDO), which distributed food and non-food items to affected families in Ternate and Maragondon.
On November 10, another round of relief operations was done, with the teams distributing aid to affected residents in Silang and Naic, and another batch of assistance in Ternate.
Governor Remulla reaffirmed the provincial government’s commitment to ensuring timely and efficient delivery of assistance, emphasizing that the safety and welfare of Caviteños remain the top priority.
The Provincial Government of Cavite continues to mobilize its resources and manpower to provide sustained relief and recovery support to affected communities. Meanwhile, the Office of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officer (OPDRRMO) remains on heightened alert for further monitoring and response activities.
Residents are reminded to remain vigilant and to follow updates and advisories from official government channels. — E. Reyes
