The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has begun the process of profiling Boracay residents.
According to National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) spokesperson Romina Marasigan, this is to identify the legitimate residents from transients who came to the island to establish small businesses.
Marasigan added that it is necessary to shut down the island on April 26 to steer residents and tourists away from harm.
“Gumagawa na ng hakbangin ang ating pamahalaan para makaiwas tayo sa malaking disaster. Ito ang sinasabi nating pro-active step ng ating pamahalaan sa pagsisiguro ng kaligtasan ng ating mga kababayan,” said the NDRRMC spokesperson.
(The government taking steps to mitigate a bigger disaster. This is what we call pro-active steps of our government in ensuring the safety of our fellowmen.)
She said that although there is no obvious threat on the island, it can get dangerous if continuous heavy rainfall occurs.
“Kapag ito’y nagtuloy-tuloy na nagkaroon ng pag-uulan, tumaas ng tubig doon ay marami at libo-libong mga tao ang talagang maiistranded sa isla,” said Marasigan.
(In case of continuous heavy rainfall and water levels rise, thousands of people will be stranded on the island.)
The OCD and other agencies plan to create a task force that will focus on the rehabilitation of the island. — Lea Ylagan | UNTV News & Rescue
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