PAMPANGA - As of 12:00 PM on September 4, 2026, there are 41 active evacuation centers and staging areas across the city providing shelter to 5,034 individuals displaced by the ongoing effects of the enhanced southwest monsoon . The City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO), aligned with the directive of Mayor Vilma Balle-Caluag, is strictly enforcing clean and trash-free evacuation centers to prevent health and safety situations from worsening. With the southwest monsoon expected to continue bringing rains to Pampanga and other parts of Luzon, maintaining sanitary conditions in these temporary shelters has become a top priority for local authorities.
CENRO's Initiatives to Maintain Sanitary Conditions
Personnel from CENRO are conducting regular inspections of all 41 active evacuation centers to ensure proper waste management practices are being followed. They are distributing Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials on waste segregation and environmental laws to guide both evacuees and center managers. These efforts are critical as the region continues to experience the effects of the enhanced southwest monsoon, which has brought moderate to heavy rains across Central Luzon and prompted President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to order the implementation of alternative learning modes in affected areas . The city's proactive approach to sanitation aims to prevent the outbreak of waterborne diseases that often accompany prolonged flooding and crowded evacuation conditions.
Current Situation and Ongoing Support
The 41 evacuation centers are part of the city's comprehensive disaster response strategy, which includes providing temporary shelter, food, and medical assistance to displaced families. The maintenance of clean and orderly evacuation centers is essential to protecting the health of evacuees, particularly children and the elderly who are more vulnerable to infections. As Pampanga continues to grapple with the effects of the enhanced southwest monsoon, with PAGASA issuing orange warnings over the province , the city government remains committed to ensuring that all evacuation centers meet sanitation standards. Residents and volunteers are encouraged to cooperate with CENRO personnel and follow waste segregation guidelines to help maintain a safe and healthy environment for everyone.
