DSWD DROMIC Report #2 on the Flashflood incident in City, and Sibuco, as of 21 October 2020, 4PM

SUMMARY

On 17 October 2020, a flashflood incident occurred in low-lying Barangays in , Zamboanga del Sur and Sibuco, Zamboanga del Norte due to continuous heavy rains brought by a Low Pressure Area and Southwest Monsoon. Source: DSWD-FO IX

I. Status of Affected Families / Persons A total of 3,159 families or 14,342 persons were affected by the flashflood incident in 16 barangays in Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur and Sibuco, Zamboanga del Norte (see Table 1).

Table 1. Number of Affected Families / Persons NUMBER OF AFFECTED REGION / PROVINCE / MUNICIPALITY Barangays Families Persons GRAND TOTAL 16 3,159 14,342 REGION IX 16 3,159 14,342 Zamboanga del Norte 10 1,491 5,998 Sibuco 10 1,491 5,998 Zamboanga del Sur 6 1,668 8,344 Zamboanga City 6 1,668 8,344 Note: Ongoing assessment and validation being conducted. Source: DSWD-FO IX II. Status of Displaced Families / Persons There are 44 families or 217 persons are currently taking temporary shelter inside St. Joseph catholic church in Sibuco, Zamboanga del Norte and Labuan elementary school in Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur (see Table 2).

Table 2. Number of Displaced Families / Persons Inside Evacuation Center NUMBER OF NUMBER OF DISPLACED EVACUATION INSIDE ECs REGION / PROVINCE / MUNICIPALITY CENTERS (ECs) Families Persons CUM NOW CUM NOW CUM NOW GRAND TOTAL 2 2 44 44 217 217 REGION IX 2 2 44 44 217 217 Zamboanga del Norte 1 1 14 14 67 67 Sibuco 1 1 14 14 67 67 Zamboanga del Sur 1 1 30 30 150 150 Zamboanga City 1 1 30 30 150 150 Note: Ongoing assessment and validation being conducted. Source: DSWD-FO IX

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SITUATIONAL REPORT

DSWD-DRMB DATE SITUATIONS / ACTIONS UNDERTAKEN • The Disaster Response Operations Monitoring and Information Center (DROMIC) 21 October 2020 of the DSWD-DRMB is closely coordinating with DSWD-FO IX for significant reports on the status of affected families, assistance, and relief efforts.

DSWD-FO IX DATE SITUATIONS / ACTIONS UNDERTAKEN • DSWD Field Office IX thru its Disaster Response Management Division, is continuously coordinating with CSWDOs of Zamboanga City and Sibuco regarding the status of the displaced families and any augmentation support 21 October 2020 needed. • DSWD Field Office IX thru its Disaster Response Management Division provided FNIs to the affected families amounting to ₱3, 985,293.33

***** The Disaster Response Operations Monitoring and Information Center (DROMIC) of the DSWD continues to closely coordinate with DSWD-FO IX for significant disaster response updates and assistance provided.

Prepared by: MARIEL B. FERRARIZ

Releasing Officer:

CLARRIE MAE A. CASTILLO

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