The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Monday directed local government units (LGUs) in areas along the path of Typhoon Tino to begin pre-emptive or mandatory evacuations as the powerful storm approaches Eastern Visayas.
In an official advisory, the agency called on LGUs to implement minimum critical preparedness measures, emphasizing that the evacuation of residents in vulnerable areas should be done “not later than today (Monday).”
The DILG also instructed LGUs to maintain constant monitoring of weather updates, prepare scenario-based response plans, and disseminate real-time alerts through all available communication platforms. Coordination with neighboring localities along shared river systems was likewise encouraged for early flood warning and response.
Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils were told to convene Pre-Disaster Risk Assessment (PDRA) meetings, track water levels in major rivers, and strictly enforce the no-sailing policy, which bars sea travel and small-scale fishing when gale warnings are in effect.
The department further reminded LGUs in areas recently hit by strong earthquakes—particularly in northern Cebu and the Davao Region—to remain vigilant for secondary hazards such as sinkholes and landslides due to already loosened and saturated soil.
According to PAGASA’s 2 p.m. weather bulletin, Typhoon Tino is forecast to make landfall Monday night or early Tuesday over the southern portion of Eastern Samar, Leyte, Southern Leyte, or Dinagat Islands, while maintaining typhoon strength throughout its passage.
The DILG urged all concerned LGUs to stay alert, follow official advisories, and prioritize the safety and welfare of their communities as the country braces for the impact of the typhoon.