PHILIPPINE National Police (PNP) chief, General Rodolfo S. Azurin Jr. on Sunday alerted all concerned PNP units and stations to be on full alert for the possible effects of super typhoon ‘Karding’ as typhoon signal no. 4 was hoisted in over Polillo Islands in Quezon.

The state weather bureau PAGASA has warned areas especially in Northern Luzon to keep watch and implement necessary precautions to aim for zero casualty.

“Tulong-tulong tayo sa paghahanda sa banta ng masamang panahon. This is the time that we unite as one country to battle the wrath of another weather disturbance. Our personnel are now strategically deployed to exercise vigilance in hazard-prone areas,” Gen. Azurin said.

According to the top cop, his men are already coordinating with concerned government agencies to activate communication lines and smoothly execute pre-emptive measures.

“We ask residents living in danger zones to adhere to calls for evacuation whenever necessary,” Gen. Azurin said.

All PNP response and rescue arm have been mobilized to immediately proceed to areas where much help is needed. He added.

“We ask everyone to stay safe and take heed to instructions that will veer you from harm,” Gen. Azurin said.

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