The City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) of Cauayan has confirmed its readiness to conduct preemptive evacuation in flood-prone and landslide-risk areas ahead of Typhoon Uwan’s expected landfall.
According to CDRRMO Head Ronald Atanacio, the city has activated its emergency response protocols and coordinated with barangay officials to identify vulnerable communities.
Evacuation centers have been prepared with food packs, hygiene kits, and medical supplies, supported by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Region 2.
Mobile command units and rescue teams are on standby to assist in the relocation of residents from high-risk zones, particularly those near riverbanks and low-lying areas.
Atanacio emphasized that the city’s goal is zero casualty, urging residents to cooperate with authorities and heed evacuation advisories.
Typhoon Uwan (international name: Fung-Wong) is forecast to intensify into a super typhoon by Saturday evening, with maximum sustained winds reaching up to 215 kilometers per hour.
As of 4:00 AM, PAGASA located the storm 985 kilometers east of Eastern Visayas, moving west-northwest at 25 kilometers per hour.
Signal No. 2 has been raised in parts of Luzon and Visayas, including Isabela province, where Cauayan is located.
The storm is expected to make landfall late Sunday or early Monday over Southern Isabela or Northern Aurora, bringing torrential rains, strong winds, and storm surges.
Local government units have been instructed by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) to complete preemptive evacuations by Sunday morning.
Cauayan’s CDRRMO also confirmed that additional resources are available for emergency deployment, including backup generators and modular tents.
Residents are advised to monitor official weather bulletins and prepare emergency kits with food, water, flashlights, and essential documents.