Urgent Evacuation Orders After Magnitude 8.7 Russia Quake
After a powerful magnitude 8.7 earthquake struck Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) urgently called on several local government units (LGUs) to evacuate their shoreline communities. This swift action responds to the immediate threat posed by the quake’s potential to trigger tsunami waves.
The exact four word keyphrase “several LGUs urged to evacuate shoreline” underscores the critical warning issued nationwide. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) forecasted tsunami waves less than one meter high by Wednesday afternoon, threatening 22 provinces along the country’s eastern seaboard.
Government Actions and Safety Precautions
DILG Undersecretary for Local Government Marlo Iringan emphasized the urgency in a memorandum sent early Wednesday. He instructed local leaders to “evacuate the communities whose houses are located very near the shoreline of the mentioned provinces to safe areas.” He also urged them to activate emergency operations centers and incident management teams immediately.
Moreover, local officials were told to establish clear evacuation routes, install directional signs, and designate safe zones to protect residents at risk. These measures aim to minimize casualties and ensure orderly evacuations amid the looming tsunami threat.
Provinces Under Tsunami Watch
Phivolcs included the following provinces in its tsunami advisory, urging vigilance and preparedness:
- Batanes Group of Islands
- Cagayan
- Isabela
- Aurora
- Quezon
- Camarines Norte
- Camarines Sur
- Albay
- Sorsogon
- Catanduanes
- Northern Samar
- Eastern Samar
- Leyte
- Southern Leyte
- Dinagat Islands
- Surigao del Norte
- Surigao del Sur
- Davao del Norte
- Davao Oriental
- Davao Occidental
- Davao del Sur
- Davao de Oro
The combined efforts of national agencies and local governments reflect a united front in facing natural disasters. Sources said that timely warnings and proactive responses remain essential in safeguarding lives along vulnerable coastlines.
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