THE Sangguniang Barangay of Lilo-an passed a resolution endorsing Isla Noah in said village as a “danger zone” and “unsafe to live on.” This is because the said sitio is the first area to be flooded in Ormoc everytime Pagsangaan River overflows during heavy rains.
In such cases, all 50 residents of Isla Noah pack their belongings, stay awake the whole night and remain vigilant for floodwaters. Even members of the Organized Rescuers and Medical aides of Ormoc City are complaining because not everyone at the sitio wants to evacuate.
If approved, residents will be relocated and no settlement will be allowed on the sitio. Barangay Captain Cheryl Batucan handed a copy of the resolution to Mayor Eric Codilla during his visit to the barangay hoping it will be approved.
(West Leyte Weekly Express issue of Mar. 12-18, 2012)
(West Leyte Weekly Express issue of Mar. 12-18, 2012)
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