yesterday said that they are staring preparation early following
the announcement of the Philippines Atmospheric,Geophysical
and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) that more
than 20 storm are pected to hit the country this year.Tamayo in a statement said that he has already issued directives
to all PCG station and district around the country to implement
''Oplan kahandaan ''. among the measure that they will be
Undertaking are increased personnel vigelance and high
state of preparedness and ready deployment of search
and rescue disaster response assets in terms of vesels
aircraft,equipment and highly trained personnel.
the Field offices are also instructed to promptly
report any maritime incidents.
They will also be closely monitoring and immediately
disseminating the latest weather and sea conditions
based on pagasa'a forecast.Tamayo stated that they will also alert the shipping
industry and fishermen whenever the weather condition.
in addition, the PCG has requested the assistance of the PCG
auxiliary and ship/boat owners on PCG search and rescue/
disaster-response-relief missions.



