The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has deployed a water purification team to Southern Leyte as the province faced a critical drinking water shortage following the onslaught of Typhoon Odette.
MMDA Chairman Benhur Abalos said access to clean water is vital during normal conditions and more particularly in times of emergencies.
“I hope they will be able to rebuild and recover from the severe damage inflicted by Odette.”
“Our top priority is to provide relief for the typhoon victims. I hope they will be able to rebuild and recover from the severe damage inflicted by Odette,” Abalos stressed.
According to the traffic chief, 3,639 gallons of drinking water were delivered to Barangay Combado and 1,215 gallons to Barangay Lib-og in Maasin City.
Meanwhile, a total of 8,428 gallons were distributed to Barangay Magallanes in the Municipality of Limasawa.
Further, the traffic head said that the MMDA team conducted clearing operations in barangays Hantag, Malapoc Sur, Matin-ao Sur, Matin-ao Norte in Maasin City; Barangays Pangi and Taa in the Municipality of Bontoc; Barangay Libas in the Municipality of Leyte; and Barangay Union in the Municipality of Mahaplag.
“We are in constant coordination with the representatives from Leyte Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, Bureau of Fire Protection, and Department of Health for any urgent concerns.”
For his part, Atty. Victor Pablo Trinidad, MMDA Metropolitan Public Safety Office head, assured that they are in constant coordination with the representatives from Leyte Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office, Bureau of Fire Protection, and Department of Health for any urgent concerns.
To recall, the MMDA deployed teams to assist in the disaster response operations in areas that suffered severe devastation wrought by typhoon “Odette”.
Southern Leyte was placed under a state of calamity due to the onslaught brought about by the typhoon.
