Military provides aid to flood-hit areas in northern Mindanao

Military provides aid to flood-hit areas in northern Mindanao (Photo: Cagayan De Oro Flood January 16, 2017/Facebook)

MANILA—As heavy rains and flooding struck Cagayan De Oro and other parts of northern Mindanao, the Davao City-based Eastern Mindanao Command (EMC) has ordered all its units to assist communities and other government agencies in post-disaster operations

“(EMC) units were directed to closely coordinate with local disaster risk reduction management council and assist local government units in attending to their disaster management needs,” EMC Spokesperson Major Ezra Balagtey said Wednesday.

Floods were also monitored in Iligan City, Misamis Oriental, and Lanao Del Norte after heavy rains battered the region Monday afternoon.

Troops would also assist the police in maintaining order while the affected communities are in the process of recovery, Balagtey said.

During the onslaught of the flood, troops and equipment were quickly mobilized in rescue and evacuation operations.