BAGUIO CITY (PIA) - - The Cordillera Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (CRDRRMC) reminds the public and the local government units in the region to prepare for the possible hazards of Tropical Storm Karding may bring, as it is forecasted to to make landfall and cross Northern Luzon.

CRDRRMC Chairperson and Office of Civil Defense – Cordillera Director Albert Mogol, in the third quarter full council meeting  on Friday, advised  the local DRRM offices to remind their LGUs and the public in their respective area of responsibilities on the importance of early preparedness down to the community and household levels.

Mogol iterated  the inspection and monitoring of areas that are highly susceptible to rain – induced flashfloods and landslides and the implement pre-emptive evacuation if deemed necessary with assurance that Minimum Public Health Standards (MPHS) are always being followed inside evacuation centers to ensure safety from COVID-19 and other communicable diseases.

Mogol also reminded  LGUs and LDRRMOs to advise their constituents to continue monitoring weather updates and to prepare against the possible effect of strong winds in their houses, buildings and surroundings, including electrical wirings and trees/branches.

In the said meeting, Engr. Larry Esperanza of PAGASA – Baguio reported that based on the forecast track, within 60 to 72 hours, TS Karding is expected to cross Northern Luzon – to make landfall in the Isabela area and then exits towards the Philippine Sea via the Ilocos region. The rest of Sunday through early morning of Monday,  moderate to heavy rains due to the tropical depression may be experienced in the region, he added.(CCD-PIA CAR)