Advisory | 10 November 2024

Following the guidance of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., the Department of Health (DOH) is now coordinating with local government units (LGUs) forecast to be most affected by incoming Tropical Cyclone Nika to pre-emptively evacuate those at highest risk: women in their third trimester of pregnancy; lactating mothers; young children; seniors; persons with disabilities, and those with pre-existing conditions. All health facilities are directed to prioritize the admission of pregnant women at high risk of complications.

The public is reminded to be alert. Prepare and secure a Go Bag per family with the following: first aid kit (alcohol, pain relievers, wound cleansers, gauze/bandages, and tweezers); medicines (for fever, cough, colds, diarrhea, and maintenance medicines for hypertension, diabetes and other conditions); survival kit (flashlight, pocket knife with can opener, short rope, whistle, notebook in a waterproof bag and pencil); and personal items (one set of clean clothes and towels, toiletries, blanket, charger/power bank, written list of emergency contacts). Heed all warnings and advice given by local authorities. Evacuate when told to do so.

“Ngayon ang tamang oras para maagang mailikas ang mga pamilyang nasa mga lugar na maaaring maapektuhan ng landslide o pagbaha dulot ng bagyong Nika. Nakikipag-ugnayan ang DOH sa mga lokal na pamahalaan para masigurong maagang mailikas ang mga may sakit, mga buntis, bata, senior citizens, at PWDs. Handa ang mga health facility at ospital ng DOH para masigurong tuloy-tuloy ang pagbibigay serbisyo sa kabila ng banta ng bagyo. Manatili po tayong alerto at sumunod sa abiso ng mga awtoridad tungkol sa paglikas habang malayo pa sa kalupaan ang bagyo.” said Secretary Teodoro J. Herbosa.

Further information will be provided in upcoming releases by the Department.