Phivolcs asked to monitor Kanlaon due to contaminated water in Negros Occ.
Guv to Phivolcs: Closely monitor Mt. Kanlaon
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
NEGROS Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon asked seismologists to closely monitor Mt. Kanlaon of possible eruption after the 6.9-magnitude earthquake.
The governor made the appeal to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) to allay fears that the quake, which was followed by several aftershocks, may trigger the eruption of the volcano, although the Capitol's Provincial Disaster Management Program (PDMP) office earlier said the quake may not trigger eruption.
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Water sources found near the vicinity of the volcano were believed to have been adversely affected, as indicated by water discoloration from these sources.
Based on the updated report of PDMP head Vicfran Defante, the sulfur pool of Mambukal Resort is also affected.
Residents in Barangay Minoyan in Murcia, which is close to Kanlaon volcano, reported that water coming from Kanlaon sources had turned black, making it unfit for drinking.
The Municipal Government of Murcia and the office of third district Representative Albee Benitez have been supplying water to the affected residents.
Water discoloration was also experienced in Moises Padilla, La Castellana and La Carlota, which are also near the volcano.
Marañon reiterated his appeal to the public not to panic in case of earthquake and instead pray for the safety of everybody.
He assured that the Provincial Government will extend assistance to the victims of the earthquake in Negros Oriental.
The Provincial Government will determine the exact amount, during its session Wednesday, which will be used to buy relief goods for the victims of the quake.
On the other hand, the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO) reported cases of evacuation in Hinoba-an, Sipalay City, Kabankalan City, Hinigaran, Pontevedra, Calatrava, San Carlos City, Binalabagan, Sagay City, Isabela and Himamaylan, reportedly due to tsunami fears.
The residents reportedly went back to their respective houses early in the morning Tuesday.
Most of the evacuees said they received text messages about the tsunami alert after the earthquake.
Marañon asked residents that, before evacuating, they should first verify with authorities any text messages, which they may receive.
PDMP also reported that the earthquake also resulted in cracks on the walls of Sagay City and Cadiz City Halls and in the Unitop Building in San Carlos City.
In Himamaylan, the City Risk Reduction Council declared the suspension of work on the Himamaylan City Hall Monday afternoon.
The group also observed cracks in the walls and floors of the Himamaylan new hospital building, cracks on the bridges in Barangay 1 and Talaban in Himamaylan and the Himamaylan gym Entrance and in Talubangi bridge.
Gaisano Kabankalan building also suffered cracks.
At the Provincial Capitol, cracks were also noted at the SP office walls and flooring, tile floorings at the Vice Governor's Office, walls and flooring of the Accounting Office and the Public Affairs Office, PSWDO office, flooring of the DILG office, walls of the PHO office and administrative office.
Published in the Sun.Star Bacolod newspaper on February 08, 2012.
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