Sunday, October 16, 2016

5th ID units now on heightened alert for 'Karen'

From the Philippine News Agency (Oct 16): 5th ID units now on heightened alert for 'Karen'

The Isabela-based 5th Infantry Division has placed in units in Region 2 and the Cordillera Administrative Region on heightened alert as typhoon "Karen" continue to pummel the above-mentioned provinces.

With this, 5th Infantry Division commander Brig. Gen. Paul T. Atal also advised all units in Region 2 and the Cordillera Region, especially those covering low-lying areas, to be ready for possible deployment to evacuate and rescue residents affected by floods and other disasters that may be caused by the typhoon's onslaught.

"Karen" made landfall in Baler, Aurora at 2:30 a.m. Sunday and is now crossing Luzon.
He added that the 5th Infantry Division Disaster Task Group is led by Major Jimson P. Talamayan is now in full alert and ready for deployment anytime.

 http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=931651

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