MMDA helps out in Metro’s flood-prone areas
Posted by unang apluma on Tuesday, October 19, 2010
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THE Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) reported no major flooding or other untoward incidents took place in Metro Manila during the first 24 hours since Typhoon Juan (or “Megi”) hit Northern Luzon.
Floodwaters rose briefly in Dagat-Dagatan, Caloocan City. The MMDA sent members of its Flood Control Unit and deployed three specially-constructed wooden flood boats that ferried schoolchildren along the flooded areas.
In Lower Bicutan, Taguig waters rose waist-deep. The Agency deployed vacuum trucks to immediately address the solution. MMDA buses were also deployed to ferry stranded commuters, including students whose classes were suspended, for free under its “Libreng Sakay” (“Free Ride”) operations.
MMDA personnel and equipment remain ready for immediate deployment by Task Force Unos, to address any eventuality.
“Personnel from our Road Emergency, Communications, Flood Control and Traffic Groups are working on round-the-clock shifts, and may be deployed at any time,” said MMDA Task Force Unos Head Ramon Santiago, who added that the MMDA has dump trucks, rubber and wooden boats, and other heavy and light equipment ready for dispatch.
More rainfall is expected tonight (October 19), but the situation is being closely monitored through PAG-ASA as the MMDA remains on yellow alert, meaning its key unit heads are on stand-by to check on personnel and operational status of equipment.
“If the weather condition worsens, we will escalate to blue alert, wherein additional MMDA personnel consisting of 30% of Task Force Unos will be deployed on a 24/7 basis. This is on top of the basic MMDA complement working round-the-clock,” explained Santiago.
Floodwaters rose briefly in Dagat-Dagatan, Caloocan City. The MMDA sent members of its Flood Control Unit and deployed three specially-constructed wooden flood boats that ferried schoolchildren along the flooded areas.
In Lower Bicutan, Taguig waters rose waist-deep. The Agency deployed vacuum trucks to immediately address the solution. MMDA buses were also deployed to ferry stranded commuters, including students whose classes were suspended, for free under its “Libreng Sakay” (“Free Ride”) operations.
MMDA personnel and equipment remain ready for immediate deployment by Task Force Unos, to address any eventuality.
“Personnel from our Road Emergency, Communications, Flood Control and Traffic Groups are working on round-the-clock shifts, and may be deployed at any time,” said MMDA Task Force Unos Head Ramon Santiago, who added that the MMDA has dump trucks, rubber and wooden boats, and other heavy and light equipment ready for dispatch.
More rainfall is expected tonight (October 19), but the situation is being closely monitored through PAG-ASA as the MMDA remains on yellow alert, meaning its key unit heads are on stand-by to check on personnel and operational status of equipment.
“If the weather condition worsens, we will escalate to blue alert, wherein additional MMDA personnel consisting of 30% of Task Force Unos will be deployed on a 24/7 basis. This is on top of the basic MMDA complement working round-the-clock,” explained Santiago.
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