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DPWH, AFP, PNP ramp up road clearing operations in CV

 


CEBU CITY, Cebu, Dec. 28 (PIA) -- The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) together with the Visayas Command Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) have conducted full scale road clearing operations in various areas in Central Visayas recently affected by Typhoon "Odette" (International name: Rai) last Dec. 16.

The DPWH has deployed heavy equipment for debris clearing while the AFP provided its own personnel and also heavy equipment to assist in the clearing operations in areas heavily damaged by the typhoon.

The Armed Forces deployed a backhoe, road grader, pay loader, two dump trucks and around 17 personnel for road clearing at the municipalities of Carcar to Barili, Barili to Ronda, and Balamban to Tuburan in Cebu Province. The team has cleared the 20-kilometer (km) National Highway from Toledo City to Pinamungajan, and 20 km National Highway from Aloguinsan to Mantalongon, Barili.

The AFP has also deployed a backhoe loader and 19 personnel for clearing operations in the province of Bohol. The VISCOM has also conducted road clearing operations in the municipalities of Ubay, Trinidad, Clarin, Talibon, and Bien Unido in Bohol.

Meanwhile, the PNP also deployed 746 personnel who will assist the ongoing road and debris clearing operations across Region 7.

During the meeting with the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (RDRRMC)-7 held on Monday, Dec. 27, both PNP and AFP emphasized the importance of road and debris clearing operations since it will not only clear roads from trees and other debris, but it will also help the power utilities conduct easier, faster, and safer power restoration activities in the area.

The authorities added that they will continue to coordinate with the DPWH and will deploy more manpower and equipment for the ongoing road clearing operations in Region 7 and assured that with the help and participation of the public and other government agencies, all roads especially major roads and highways will be cleared in the following days. (RGC/PIA7)


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