PostHeaderIcon Albay braces for eruption evacuation of 75,000 residents



As the uneasiness of Mount Mayon in Albay, Bicol continues the Philippine Institute of Volcamology and Siesmology (Philvolcs) has raised the alert level from 1 to 2, indicating that an eruption is more likely. Alert no. 2 is one step before an evacuation order to avoid casualties can be put into effect.

In danger of being overrun by lahar, volcanic debris, and pyroclastic flow are about 75,000 residents, mostly in localities Legazpi, Ligao, Tabaco, Camalig, Daraga, Sto Domingo, Malilipot and Guinobatan.

Ed Laguerta, Phivolcs resident volcanologist said those who live in 6 km PDZ around the volcano and those within the 7-8 km extended danger zone in the southern sector are at greater risk for the pathway of lava is located in these areas.

Based from past eruptions, the barangays at risk in Legazpi City are Bonga, Buyuan, Mabinit and Matanag.---Bicol Mail (07/16/09, Marito, F.)

A meeting by the Provincial Disaster Coordinating Council (PDCC) headed by Albay Gov. Joey Salceda was convened to tackle the contingency plans in case the condition of the restive volcano deteriorates. (Photo Credit: Shot-goon) =0=

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