Sto. Tomas & Minalin, Pampanga — Due to the onslaught of Super Typhoon Carina, which has enhanced the Southern Monsoon, Pampanga is now placed under a red rainfall warning, indicating a high risk of flooding in flood-prone areas.
In response, Governor Dennis “Delta” Pineda immediately organized relief efforts for affected residents. An emergency meeting of selected Pampanga Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) members, chaired by the governor, was convened to address the impacts of the severe weather and coordinate the distribution of food packs, including rice, canned goods, and coffee, provided by Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian.
Following this, Governor Delta, joined by PDRRMO Chief and Special Assistant to the Governor Angelina Blanco, Acting PSWDO Fe Manarang, and Pampanga Police Provincial Office Director PCol. Jay Dimaandal, braved the floodwaters to personally deliver the said aid to the affected communities.
A total of 535 food packs were distributed in Sto. Tomas with the help of Mayor John Sambo, while 5,500 food packs were delivered to barangays in the coastal areas of Minalin with the assistance of Mayor Noel Philip Naguit.
“Importante na sa ganitong sitwasyon, nandito po kaming mga nanunungkulan para personal na maihatid ang mga tulong na ito sa mga apektadong residente,” Governor Delta said, adding that the relief distribution will continue to reach other areas in the province to ensure that all flood-affected communities receive the necessary assistance.
He also extended his gratitude to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. and DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian for their support and the provision of food packs.
During relief distributions, residents were advised to evacuate early to designated centers to ensure the safety of vulnerable individuals, particularly children and the elderly. —Jasmine Jaso/GO
RELIEF. Governor Dennis “Delta” Pineda leads distribution of foodpacks to residents affected by massive flooding in the towns of Sto. Tomas and Minalin. (Photos by: Daniel Ombina/ Pampanga PIO)
