Navy Helps in Albay Post Evacuation Care

LEGAZPI CITY, Jan. 29 - The Naval Forces Southern Luzon in partnership with Office of Civil Defense led anew an outreach project for the victims of Mayon Volcano eruption in response to a call of Albay Governor Joey Salceda for assistance.

The naval forces distributed rice to displaced families in Amore resettlement area as part of the Armed Forces of the Philippines' and Office of Civil Defense (OCD) joint project dubbed as "TARABANGAN: Sama-sama sa pagtulong para sa mga Biktima ng Bulkang Mayon."

The Amore Resettlement Area (located in barangay anislag, Daraga town) is the relocation site for the displaced families from Barangay Binitayan and Barangay Bañag who were directly affected by Mayon eruption.

Salceda said that the said relocation will reduce the number of evacuees during Mayon eruptive episodes and allow schools, which are being used as evacuation center, to function normally and limit the displacement of pupils.

It is a project of the Albay provincial government so concerned families will not return to their homes within the danger zone.

Apart from rice distribution, the naval forces also conducted feeding to children at the evacuation sites.

The Philippine Navy is one of the steady partners of local government units to mitigate the effect of disaster in the region.

Earlier this year, Philippine Navy Chief, Vice Admiral Ferdinand Golez directed all Naval Forces to sustain efforts in developing robust disaster response posture to continue as credible and relevant partner of the people in disaster mitigation responsive in the current times.

A similar activity was also held in Barangay Padang, this city. (PNA)

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