Central Visayas police to remain on alert until ‘Basyang’ exits region

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POLICE in Central Visayas will remain on heightened alert while Tropical Depression Basyang is still hovering over the region.

‘Basyang’ has actually weakened but the Police Regional Office-Central Visayas (PRO-7) raised its alert status from normal to heightened, which means no personnel will be

allowed to take a leave of absence.

All police stations were directed to closely monitor their respective areas until “Basyang” leaves Central Visayas.

Brig. Gen. Redrico Maranan, chief of PRO-7, said all disaster-response equipment were mobilized as part of the preparations.

A comprehensive accounting of personnel, mobility assets, and logistical resources was conudcted by the PRO-7.

A standby support force and other police units are on standby to respond to any emergency especially in the southern part of Cebu.

Maranan added that all police units in Cebu and Bohol will be on 24/7 monitoring and will conduct preemptive deployment in high-risk communities.

“Our personnel, logistical resources, and mobility assets are in place to ensure swift response and effective assistance. We urge the public to remain vigilant, heed official advisories, and cooperate with authorities to ensure everyone’s safety,” said Maranan.

The Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) also closely monitored those areas that were heavily flooded in the previous typhoon.

Lt. Col. Jose Los Baños, information officer of CCPO, said search and rescue teams, Reactionary Standby Support Force, and the Quick Response Team have been acticiared.(CDB)