Legazpi City, Albay – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and concerned local government units (LGUs) are closely monitoring the increased volcanic activities of Mt. Mayon following its Alert Level 3 status.

As of 4 am, some 4,742 families or 21,092 individuals from the municipalities of Camalig, Daraga, Guinobatan, Malilipot, and Ligao, and Tabaco City are now staying in 18 evacuation centers.

DSWD already provided a total of P735,172 worth of family food packs, assorted food items, and assorted non-food items to the Province of Albay.

DSWD-Field Office V had already prepositioned 2,000 family packs for augmentation to areas that may be affected by the eruption of Mt. Mayon.  It also has standby funds amounting to P5,165,014.43 for the purchase of emergency relief supplies.

Moreover, some 119,726 assorted food items worth P4,039,345.70 and other non-food items worth P14,807,887.73 are being earmarked and are ready to augment resources of  LGUs, if needed.

Governor Joey Salceda has requested for augmentation assistance from DSWD that includes 8,964 bags of rice to feed some 10,546 families for 17 days. ###