Executive Secretary Pacquito Ochoa Suspends Classes in NCR, and other Luzon Provinces Tomorrow, Thursday, August 9, 2012
A new announcement regarding suspended classes emerges early this evening that will prevent confusion as to which places have suspended their classes for tomorrow, August 9, 2012. Based on the recommendation of the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), Executove Secretary Pacquito Ochoa Jr issued Memorandum Circular No. 34 effectively suspending all classes in the following regions and provinces:
National Capital Region (NCR)
National Capital Region (NCR)
Zambales
Bataan
Pampanga
Pangasinan
Tarlac
Bulacan
Laguna
Cavite
Rizal
Habagat Rains to Continue Tomorrow
The torrential rains that flooded Metro Manila and other areas in Luzon in the past several days brought about by Soutwest Monsoon (Hanging Habagat) is expected to continue until tomorrow, Thursday. The major dams (Ipo, Lamesa) around Metro Manila has been in overflow levels since Monday. Marikina river is also in a dangerous level forcing evacuation of affected communities. Early this afternoon, Pasay City was put under the state of calamity.
Exercise Care and Vigilance
To be able to keep safe from the dangers brought by severe raining such as landslides and flash floods, everybody is urged to exercise care and vigilance. Be observant on the things that are happening inside and outside your houses. any unusual noise and commotion should be taken seriously.
Also, diseases usually follows the floods due to lack of safe drinking water. Also, cases of leptospirosis, a bacterial disease that can be acquired through contaminated floodwater, usually increase after floods strikes Metro Manila. These diseases can be avoided though by taking extra care.
Keep Your Survival Kit Ready
Always make sure that your survival kit is ready during these times. It may consist of emergency lights, food and drinking water, first aid kit, matches or lighter, extra batteries and multi tooled knife (swiss knife). Research the net for typical survival kits. Make sure that your cellular phones are charged all the time as you don't know when the electricity will be gone.
Keep Your Survival Kit Ready
Always make sure that your survival kit is ready during these times. It may consist of emergency lights, food and drinking water, first aid kit, matches or lighter, extra batteries and multi tooled knife (swiss knife). Research the net for typical survival kits. Make sure that your cellular phones are charged all the time as you don't know when the electricity will be gone.
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