Globe has made preparations for the potential impact of Tropical Depression Kristine, which is expected to intensify as it moves closer to Philippine territory.
Network facilities in areas on the path of the storm are ready with generators and batteries to ensure connectivity services despite potential commercial power outages due to the weather system.
Globe’s technical and support personnel have also been prepositioned along with critical supplies in case immediate response is needed in areas that may be affected by the storm.
Globe is also ready to deploy Libreng Tawag, Libreng Charging and Libreng WiFi Services in areas where the storm may cause severe power and service outages.
“Our network was built to be resilient to ensure that our services will remain operational despite weather disturbances. In case factors outside our control, such as commercial power outages due to the storm, affect our facilities, our personnel are at hand to undertake immediate restoration work. Rest assured that we’re ready for Kristine’s onslaught,” said Yoly Crisanto, Globe’s Chief Sustainability and Corporate Communications Officer.
Tropical Depression Kristine is forecast to move west northwest towards the Philippine landmass and intensify into a tropical storm by Tuesday. It is expected to further gain strength, escalating into a typhoon by Thursday before a potential landfall in Cagayan.
On Monday morning, Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 1 was raised over Catanduanes and parts of Northern and Eastern Samar.
Globe urges communities on the path of the storm to prepare food, water, medicine, first aid kits, emergency light sources and batteries, and charge their mobile devices in anticipation of Kristine’s impact.
Globe also reminds the public to stay tuned for weather updates only from legitimate and trusted news sources. Globe provides free data access to the website of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) to help customers access timely and verified weather updates.
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