AFP says military ” on high alert” for Typhoon ”Ulysses”

November 11, 2020

Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief Gen. Gilbert Gapay said the military disaster response unit in Luzon and parts of Visayas are "still on high alert" for Typhoon ''Ulysses''.

"Exactly 10 days after Super Typhoon Rolly devastated most of Bicol and Southern Luzon regions, we are now again bracing for Typhoon Ulysses," said Gapay.

"This typhoon will test once more our spirit, bruised but not broken," he said.

"Personnel and equipment of Southern Luzon Command, Northern Luzon Command, and JTF National Capital Region down to the battalion level are already pre-positioned in safe locations. Coordination with other LGUs are also in earnest including NDRRMC and its local counterparts to ensure their immediate response as soon as the storm passes," he added.

Gapay said the "search and rescue units with mobility assets are also working round the clock to evacuate those that are still in low-lying areas."

"We again call our people to be careful, to listen and cooperate to lessen the effect of this tropical cyclone," he added. Robina Asido/DMS