Bacolod City Mayor Evelio Leonardia over the weekend ordered the immediate clearing of roads and waterways that are obstructed by felled trees and electrical posts in the aftermath of super Typhoon “Odette.”.

Leonardia echoed his directive in an emergency meeting and told city government offices including officers of the Department of Public Services, City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO), IPM-CDC, and Task Force Disiplina.

This developed as the CDRRMO reported that its operatives already handled about 60 felled trees that pose danger to motorists and passersby.

The mayor called for an emergency meeting on Saturday, December 18, with concerned agencies  to discuss and map out their plan of action at the Bacolod City Government Center.

An action center, to be based at the Bacolod City Government Center, will be set up to oversee and manage the clearing operations.

“We need to clear our roads as soon as possible to ensure the safety of our people, especially those who are traveling,” Leonardia said.

He also explored the possibility of  “replanting” the big trees that were uprooted by Typhoon “Odette.”/WDJ