DOH activates emergency response in Aurora due to Nika

DOH activates emergency response in Aurora due to Nika

/ 01:44 PM November 11, 2024

DOH activates emergency response in Aurora due to Nika

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The Department of Health (DOH) Central Luzon activated emergency response efforts in the province of Aurora on Monday, Nov. 11, to protect public health as Typhoon Nika (international name: Toraji) intensified.

Through its provincial office in Aurora, the DOH Center for Health Development (CLCHD) is closely monitoring evacuation efforts, with health assessments provided to evacuees to address urgent medical needs.

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As of 11 a.m., 1,834 families, or 5,244 individuals, mostly from the northern part of the province (Dilasag, Casiguran, and Dinalungan), have evacuated from their homes.

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DOH CLCHD is also working closely with local stakeholders to enhance response efforts and has prepositioned essential medical supplies, emergency kits, and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) resources.

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The agency affirmed its commitment to supporting local health systems and delivering essential aid to affected communities throughout Central Luzon.

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Nika intensified further as it made landfall in Dilasag, Aurora, at 8:10 a.m.

The towns of Dilasag and Casiguran are under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal (TCWS) No. 4. Dinalungan is under Signal No. 3; Dipaculao, Maria, and Baler are under Signal No. 2, while Dingalan and San Luis are under Signal No. 1. INQ

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