Iloilo City orders preemptive evacuation as Typhoon Tino nears

ILOILO CITY — The Iloilo City Government ordered a preemptive evacuation starting 3 p.m. today (3 November) in high-risk coastal and riverside communities, as Severe Tropical Storm “Tino” threatens to bring widespread heavy rains, strong winds, and storm surges that could trigger severe flooding in the city.

Mayor Raisa Treñas issued the directive upon the recommendation of the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (CDRRMC), emphasizing that the move is meant to protect lives and prevent casualties before danger strikes.

“Preemptive evacuation means acting before danger hits — we will not wait for the water to rise or for the weather to worsen before we move,” Treñas said in a public advisory.

A total of 450 evacuation centers across the city have been opened to accommodate evacuees. These sites can shelter 47,342 families, or about 226,741 individuals.

Areas Under Mandatory Preemptive Evacuation

The following barangays have been identified as high-risk zones:

• Molo District: Boulevard, San Juan, Calumpang, South Baluarte, and nearby coastal areas

• Arevalo District: Sto. Niño Sur, Sto. Niño Norte, Calaparan

• City Proper District: Ortiz, General Hughes, Rizal Ibarra, Maria Clara, Concepcion, Tanza Baybay, Rizal Palapala I & II, Rima Rizal, Rizal Estanzuela, Sto. Rosario Duran, Veterans Village, and Tanza Bonifacio

• Jaro District: Bito-on

• La Paz District: Hinactacan, Ingore

• Lapuz District: Bo. Obrero, Lapuz Norte, Loboc, and Mansaya

Residents within 150 meters from the regular high-water level and those living near Jaro River, Dungon Creek, Buntatala Creek, Mansaya Creek, and Calajunan Creek are also advised to evacuate immediately to designated centers.

The Public Safety and Transportation Management Office (PSTMO), Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO), and the Liga ng mga Barangay will supervise evacuation activities.

Meanwhile, the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO) and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) have prepared food, water, and non-food supplies, with community kitchens to be activated at evacuation sites.