& me Republic ofthe Bbilinpines oonbee Inge Department of Education b. REGION Il - CAGAYAN VALLEY. May 25, 2023 URGENT REGIONAL MEMORANDUM No. _f _, 8. 2023 PREPARATIONS FOR SUPER TYPHOON “MAWAR” (INTERNATIONAL NAME OUTSIDE PAR) To: School Division Superintendents Chiefs of RO Functional Divisions Heads of Public and Private Elementary and Secondary Schools All Others Concerned 1, The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) in Tropical Storm Advisory No. 2A issued at 5:00 AM, May 25, 3:00 AM, forecasted that the location of Super Typhoon “MAWAR’ is at 2,130 km. East of Southeastern Luzon with maximum sustained winds of 185 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 230 km/h and moving West northwestward at 15 km/h. 2. The current track scenario shows that the rain bands of the typhoon may bring heavy rains over Cagayan Valley between Sunday and Tuesday next week. A strong to gale-force conditions may be experienced in most areas of the region which result in the hoisting of Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal in the coming days. 3. _ In view of this, all DepEd Offices and schools are hereby advised to undertake preparedness actions such as but not limited to the following: a, Monitor closely the warning and other advisories issued by DOST-PAGASA, DENR-MGB, and other surveillance agencies, b. Continuous monitoring of areas highly susceptible to flooding and landslides. c. Strengthen the stability of structures (e.g., anchoring by guy wire) so that it can withstand heavy rains and strong winds. d. Store textbooks, teaching manuals, official records, and equipment in a safe place. Conduct tree pruning and cleaning of drainage system and waterways. Switch-off and unplug all electrical fixtures and appliances. ‘ Secure all important office items and documents. Observe strictly the DepEd policy on suspension of classes or invoke school- based decisions in coordination with the local government units (LGUs} Involve learners, their parents, and their communities in raising awareness on disaster preparedness. rR me May 25, 2023 To: Public and Private Elementary and Secondary School Heads School DRRM Coordinators Allother concerned ‘This Office requests all School Heads and DRRM_ Coordinators to secure al school properties and facilites in preparation #8 the expected landfall of typhoon Mawar. For strict compliance. | rinted Navne Signature ater DANTE. Pho, cESO VI IC, Schook Division Superintendent4. School Heads/DRRM Coordinators are strongly advised to update the Rapid Assessment of Damages Report (RADAR) app in their computer or phone to ensure that the effects of the typhoon shall be reported in the RADaR System. 5. The Regional and Division DRRM Coordinators are directed to monitor and provide technical assistance to the schools in their disaster preparedness activities. 6. Widest dissemination of and compliance with this Memorandum is enjoined. a BENJAMIN D. PARAGAS, PhD, CESO III y Director IV/Regional Direct Reference: DepEd Order No. 21, s. 2015 REGIONAL OFFICE, =o DepEd Order No. 83, s. 2011 To be indicated in the Perpetual Index under the following subjects: BUREAUS AND OFFICES CALAMITY LEARNERS OFFICIALS SAFETY EDUCATION SCHOOLS. STUDENTS "Adaess: Regional Government Center, Carg Sur, Taguegara0 Cy, 3500 Telephone Nos.: (078) 308-3855; (078) 396.9728 Email Address: rosion eves ov ph ‘Website: region? deped zov.oh