CITY OF TABUK, Kalinga (PIA) – The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (PDRRMO) reported zero casualty in the province  from  super typhoon ‘Egay’.

A key to this achievement  is the  preparedness and dedication  of the Provincial Risk Reduction Management Council member, Governor James S. Edduba said   during the July 31 flag raising  ceremony. He  expressed gratitude to them for their relentless efforts during the recent typhoon.

The provincial government  also acknowledged that “collaboration and dedication of various agencies played a crucial role in minimizing the impact of Super Typhoon Egay in the province, ensuring the safety and well-being of its residents.”

Vice Governor Jocel C. Baac  also commended the  people of  Kalinga  for their resilience  during difficult  times.

As reports from the municipalities come in, consolidated reports show  there were 801 families composed  of  3,939  individuals affected by the typhoon. Three houses were totally damaged  while 104  houses were partially damaged  as well as two schools.

Agriculture suffered the most damages with initial cost of damages  at P64 million particularly  rice,  corn and  high-valued crops. The torrential rains submerged many of the crops.

Egay also damaged  various road sections mostly due to landslides . The  Department of Public Works and Highways  led  clearing operations to make   more roads passable.

As of August 1, the Piat-Tuao-Pinupuk Road  and the Kalinga - Abra Road  are  temporarily closed due to collapsed soil.

During the visit of President Bongbong Marcos to  Cagayan on Saturday,(July 28) for  situation briefing and to assess the situation in the aftermath of  ST Egay,  Edduba presented the actual situation in  Kalinga.

The President handed check for  P5 million   as relief assistance to the province of Kalinga.

Relief and rehabilitation efforts are continuing  and the PDRRMC Emergency  Operations Center  remains in  Blue alert for  monitoring   and consolidation of final reports.

From July 25 to July 27 when the PDRRMC was  on Red Alert status,  the council members were on 24/7 on duty monitoring the situation of the province. The  Governor who  chairs the PDRRMC led the constant monitoring  of situations  across the province.

Heavy equipment, rescue vehicles, boats, food and non-food items as well as  medical team, and search and rescue teams   were on standby in case the need arises.

The PDRRMC also constantly issued public advisories to be cautious and be vigilant at all times and  to get  latest information about   the typhoon. (PIA CAR,Kalinga) (Photos from Province of Kalinga FB page)