Philippine Army units in the Visayas and Mindanao launched humanitarian assistance and disaster-response efforts in communities battered by Typhoon “Odette” today, December 17, 2021.
Various units from the Army’s 4th Infantry Division held rescue and relief efforts in communities hit hard by “Odette,” the strongest tropical cyclone to hit the country this year.
Troops from the 401st Infantry Brigade provided manpower and transportation assistance to stranded commuters in Patin-ay, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur. Moreover, 58th Infantry Battalion troops cleared toppled trees that blocked vital roads in their area of operation in Misamis Oriental.
Troops and reservists also launched pre-emptive evacuations, search and rescue efforts and relief missions in far-flung areas of the Caraga and Northern Mindanao regions.
The 3rd Infantry Division meanwhile mobilized its HADR teams in Panay and Negros Island for the onslaught of “Odette.” Army reservists also launched preemptive evacuation for residents living in flood-prone barangays in Roxas City, Capiz.
Additionally, the 8th Infantry Division marshaled its various units for rescue and preemptive evacuation efforts in disaster-prone communities in Eastern Visayas.
Army troops and reservists are currently conducting relief and rescue efforts for families in typhoon-battered communities.
The Philippine Army has issued a directive to its units since December 15 to prepare a disaster response team and coordinate closely with the Local Government Units (LGUs) and other government agencies for humanitarian assistance and disaster-response missions in line with the onslaught of Typhoon Odette.
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4th Infantry Division
3rd Infantry Division
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