The Caraga Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) has raised the region’s status to red alert due to continuous rains brought by Typhoon Tino.
According to Ronald Anthony Briol, spokesperson for the Office of Civil Defense (OCD)–Caraga, all response agencies have been fully activated for emergency operations.
The Department of Social Welfare and Development, Department of Health, Armed Forces of the Philippines, Philippine National Police, and local government units are coordinating rescue and relief efforts.
Storm surge warnings have been issued for Dinagat Islands and Surigao del Norte, with waves reaching up to three meters, prompting alerts for coastal flooding and dangerous sea conditions.
As of reporting time, over 17,000 individuals have been affected by the severe weather.
Evacuation centers have been opened in Dinagat Islands and Surigao del Norte to accommodate displaced residents.
Classes have been suspended in 43 cities and municipalities across the region, while 28 localities have also halted work operations.
Four ports—three in Surigao del Norte and one in Dinagat Islands—have canceled sea travel due to hazardous wave conditions.
Officials are urging the public to avoid sea travel and remain vigilant as Typhoon Tino continues to impact the region.