PAGASA lamented inaccurate “privately” generated forecasts on “Gardo” Monday. PNA The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) conducted yesterday a “Pre-Disaster Risk Assessment” (PDRA) following the entry of typhoon “Gardo” (international name “Maria”) in the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR).

The PDRA was held at the NDRRMC Operations Center, Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City.

The National Council, through its Regional DRRM Councils, is closely monitoring the prevailing weather systems in the country. DILG has advised all local government units to implement preparedness activities in accordance with the “Operation L!sto” protocols.

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) ensured the availability of sufficient relief items including standby funds and the prepositioning of necessary food and non-food items. The public is advised to heed the call of local DRRM Councils for evacuation if the need arises.