The earthquake affects the power supply in Davao de Oro, causing evacuations and damages

The earthquake caused power supplies in Davao de Oro to fluctuate and the province again lost electricity on the morning of Wednesday, March 8

Davao Oriental, Philippines – The 5.9-magnitude earthquake and aftershocks that struck Davao de Oro on the afternoon of Tuesday, March 7, continued to affect power supplies in the province, causing damage to homes, businesses, landslides, and forcing many families to evacuate. to safer areas.

Joseph Randy Lowe, Head of the Regional Office for Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (PDRRMO), reported that there were still several aftershocks felt on the morning of Wednesday, March 8, and that at least 229 families had already taken refuge in the town of Nabunturan alone. Lowe expected the number of evacuees to increase.

Tuesday’s earthquake occurred during the Bulawan Festival and the 25th Charter Day celebration in Davao de Oro and was followed by a 5.6-magnitude aftershock on the same day. It also marks the second case since Monday that the province in the Davao region has been hit by earthquakes and aftershocks.

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The earthquake caused a county-wide power outage on Tuesday afternoon, and when it was restored, the supply was choppy. The county lost power supplies again Wednesday morning.

“This morning, we are still feeling several aftershocks,” Joseph Randy Lowe, President of the Davao de Oro PDRMO told Rappler.

The earthquake also damaged Gaisano Mall in Nabunturan, the largest center in the province, forcing it to temporarily close.

The earthquake also caused damage in other areas and was felt by residents in neighboring provinces and regions.

JR Pang, a member of the Mati City Council, said the earthquake caused damage to merchandise at ER Supermall, the largest mall in Mati in Davao Oriental, which is owned by his family.

Due to the earthquake, the Mayor of Tagum Ri Oy ordered the suspension of work and classes in public and private schools until Wednesday. Tagum is a city in Davao del Norte located near the epicenter.

Landslides impeded vehicular traffic in some areas, but the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is working to clear roads.

Two roads in Davao de Oro have already been cleared, but still part of the Montevista – Compostela – Matei road is not suitable for all types of vehicles due to landslides caused by the earthquake. -Rappler.com

Ferdinand Zwasula is the Ares Ruffo Journalism Fellow.

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