By Liezelle Soriano
MANILA — The Philippine National Police (PNP) is gearing up for Typhoon Marce and is coordinating with local government units (LGUs) that may be affected by the storm.
“As we speak, the PNP is continuously coordinating with local government units, particularly in areas expected to be hit by the typhoon,” PNP Spokesperson Police Brigadier General Jean Fajardo said.
She noted that PNP Chief Police General Rommel Franciso Marbil has instructed them to prepare and reach out to local governments in the typhoon’s path.
Fajardo stated that the PNP is ready to assist local governments with preemptive evacuations to minimize the impact of the storm.
“The PNP is prepared to provide the necessary police assistance for preemptive evacuations to ensure that the effects of the approaching typhoon are minimized,” Fajardo said.
Meanwhile, Fajardo urged the public, especially those living in low-lying areas and regions prone to landslides, to evacuate early.
This is to prevent a repeat of the tragic incidents in Batangas during Typhoon Kristine, where many lives were lost.
According to the weather state bureau Pagasa, Marce is likely to make landfall north of Luzon towards the weekend and may strengthen into a typhoon before approaching Northern and Central Luzon.
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