State of calamity declared in Camarines Norte | Inquirer News

State of calamity declared in Camarines Norte

/ 09:36 PM July 15, 2014

MANILA, Philippines – The province of Camarines Norte was placed under a state of calamity as Typhoon “Glenda” sliced through the Bicol region Tuesday night.

Governor Edgar Tallado told a radio station that a blackout hit the province following strong winds.

Camarines Norte was among several areas placed under Storm Signal No. 3.

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According to the governor, the typhoon has toppled trees, electric poles and flooded several villages.

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He added that strong winds blew off roofs but no reports of casualties were received so far.

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