Typhoon Pepeng Advisory

Mayor James “Bong” Gordon, Jr. is advising the constituents of Olongapo to be alert and monitor the weather forecast in connection with ‘Typhoon Pepeng’’.

This, after the weather bureau said that ‘Typhoon Pepeng’’ (with international name PARMA) could develop into a super typhoon as it make landfall in Northern Luzon tomorrow.

“According to PAG-ASA, it could raise the storm signal no. 4 at 215 kph by 11 pm today over Northern Luzon if the typhoon will continue to strengthen,” said Mayor Gordon. “We hope and pray that this typhoon will slow down so that we may be spared from the possible catastrophe it may bring,” he added.

“Signal no. 4 means that residential and commercial buildings may be severely damaged, large trees uprooted, and power and communications lines may be cut. So we are advising Olongapeños to prepare for the worst. Store potable water, food supplies, medicines and avoid low-lying and land-slide prone areas,” Mayor Gordon advised.

Classes in the city has already been suspended as of 12:00 pm today to ensure the safety of students.

Meanwhile, Mayor Gordon has already tasked the members of the City Disaster Coordinating Council to monitor and prepare for the impending super typhoon.

In case of emergencies, concerned citizens may call the Mayor’s Office at 224-2565 or the Disaster Management Office at 224-7846 or call their respective barangays:

New Asinan 223-5708

Banicain 611-0832

Barretto 222-4925

East Bajac-Bajac 222-5035

East Tapinac 223-3444

Gordon Heights 223-5497

Kalaklan 224-6983

Mabayuan 224-5179

New Cabalan 224-5414

New Ilalim 223-9772

New Kababae 224-8458

New Kalalake 224-8264

Old Cabalan 223-1629

Pag-Asa 222-8037

Sta. Rita 222-4172

West Bajac-Bajac 222-5173

West Tapinac 223-3434

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