Naga City, ex-VP Robredo seek trucks, pump boats for ongoing rescue ops

Composite/Inquirer file/Official Facebook page of Naga City Government

MANILA, Philippines — The local government unit (LGU) of Naga City and former Vice President Leni Robredo on Wednesday urgently appealed for trucks, pump boats, and other resources to aid in rescuing flood victims affected by tropical storm Kristine.

According to the Naga City LGU, the city’s rescue operations are currently overwhelmed by the rising floodwaters caused by tropical storm Kristine.

“We are urgently in need of trucks and assets from government and private sectors that can navigate floodwaters between 3 to 6 feet deep,” the LGU announced in a Facebook post.

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Individuals with vehicles suitable for rescue operations may report immediately to Naga City’s Incident Management Team at the Public Safety Office located within the City Hall Compound, they added.

Meanwhile, Robredo, who is a Naga City resident, took to social media to request pump boats, noting that many of the rescue trucks have become inoperable due to the flooding.

“Reiterating our urgent plea for pump boats. People have been stuck on [the] roofs of their houses for several hours now. Many of our rescue trucks have stalled due to the floods,” Robredo’s post read.

According to the Naga City LGU, rescue operations are still underway in heavily flooded areas of the city. The following locations have been identified:

1. Camella, Del Rosario, Naga City (3 teams)
2. Dona Clara, Concepcion Pequena, Naga City (1 team)
3. San Antonio, Concepcion Pequena, Naga City (1 team)
4. Villa Karangahan, San Felipe, Naga City (1 team)
5. CLUPA, Calauag, Naga City (1 team)
6. Zone 3 and 4, Triangulo, Naga City (1 team)

The LGU also urged residents in need of rescue to contact them immediately. Contact numbers have been provided on their official pages for assistance.