The Department of Social Welfare and Development - Cordillera Administrative Region (DSWD-CAR) equips the region for the possible impact of Super Typhoon Betty, which entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) this morning of May 27.

 

According to DSWD-CAR, the field office of the regional operations center stocked 40,680 family food packs, 28,000 non-food items, 12.9 million pesos standby funds, and 6,277 ready-to-eat food items.

 

According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) forecast, intense rainfalls by Betty may cause landslides in Northern Luzon, as well as anticipated severe winds.

 

Atok Municipal Mayor Angelito Galao Sr. already put their Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (MDRRMC) on red alert since May 24 as Super Typhoon Betty is expected to bring heavy rain and intensify southwest monsoons in Northern Luzon.

 

Mayor Galao issued Executive Order No. 05-2023 as directed by the Cordillera Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (CDRRMC) on local government units to prepare for possible evacuation due to the super typhoon. 

 

The order advises all residents to prepare emergency kits and hotline numbers, and voluntarily evacuate. Business owners are advised to prioritize the safety of their patrons while tourists are advised to reschedule their visits.

 

Neighboring provinces like Kalinga and Mountain Province also arranged preparations like pre-disaster risk assessment meetings, evacuation equipment and family packs. 

 

Super Typhoon Betty has the international name of Mawar. PAGASA identifies Mawar as a super typhoon as it carries 195 kilometers per hour (kph) maximum sustained winds near its center and gustiness up to 240 kph.

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— Ariza Anjeli Diola