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Mt. Mayon Eruption 2006
Relief Operation Report
I. Background
Mayon is the most active volcano in
the country. Mayon has had forty-seven eruptions in recorded history; the first
recorded eruption was in 1616. The most destructive eruption of Mayon occurred
on February 1, 1814. At that time, lava flows buried the town of Cagsawa and
1,200 people died. Only the bell tower of the town's church remained above the
new surface.
Relief and disaster management officials in
Albay have effected the forced evacuation of 7,000 families living near the 6
kilometers dangers zone. There are 38 evacuation centers have been designated
and are now housing around 36,299 evacuees. Most of the evacuation centers are
overcrowded and facing the danger of spread of epidemics. In Bikal and San
Andres Resettlement Areas, evacuees build shanty’s as their temporary shelters.
Last July 14, 2006, the volcano had
started its quiet eruption. As of this date, Alert Level no. 4 has been raised
by the PHIVOLCS, which means that
hazardous eruption is expected within days.
II. Objectives
III.
Actual Relief
Operation
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Springboard Foundation
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The total donation received
amounted to Php 329,500.35. The relief goods consist of assorted items such
as water containers, blankets, used clothing, 141 sacks of rice, candles and
assorted consumer goods. They also assumed the delivery of goods to Bicol.
A total of 141 beneficiaries
received the relief items in the barangays of Fidel Surtida, San Andres, San
Roque, and Sto. Niño, Calayucay, and Salvacion, Sto. Domingo, Albay affected
by the Mayon Volcano eruption. The beneficiaries received the same item and
quantity of goods distributed.
ASCODE has mobilized some
organization in Albay to provide volunteers for repacking and distribution
of relief goods. The beneficiaries also assisted by tapping the Barangay
Council of Fidel Surtida by providing free transportation service and
unloading of the relief goods. |
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