Sta. Margarita, Samar – A total of 2,049 individuals, comprising 466 families, have been evacuated to various centers in the municipality as Typhoon Pepito continues to pose a threat. The update was reported by the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office (MSWDO) and the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (MDRRMO) as of 9:00 p.m. on November 16.

Evacuees have been distributed across designated evacuation centers, including:

• Municipal Evacuation Center: 26 individuals (10 families)
• CCMSF: 220 individuals (66 families)
• Sta. Margarita National High School (SMNHS): 359 individuals (69 families)
• Barangays:
  • Balud: 191 individuals (51 families)
  • Burabod: 328 individuals (58 families)
  • Cautod: 358 individuals (41 families)
  • Cagsumje: 59 individuals (17 families)
  • Ilo: 86 individuals (33 families)
  • Inoraguiao: 194 individuals (55 families)
  • Monbon: 41 individuals (13 families)
  • Nabulo: 29 individuals (11 families)
  • Napuro I: 73 individuals (16 families)
  • Palale: 26 individuals (7 families)
  • Solsogon: 101 individuals (19 families)

Status of Lifelines. Despite the ongoing emergency, key lifelines in Sta. Margarita remain operational:

• Roads and Bridges: Passable
• Water Supply: Accessible
• Communication Services: Fully operational
• Electric Power: Fully operational

Local officials assured the public of continued monitoring and assistance as they brace for further developments. The MSWDO and MDRRMO urge residents to stay alert and follow safety advisories.

Source: MSWDO and MDRRMO

Photos: Sta. Margarita Municipal Information Office