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Two families receive aid after sea surge destroys homes in Ilocos Sur
Provincial authorities in Ilocos Sur have provided immediate assistance to two families whose residences were destroyed by a sea surge in Narvacan. The families received meals and building materials as recovery efforts began.
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Two families in Barangay Pantoc, Narvacan, Ilocos Sur lost their homes when a sea surge struck the coastal area on Thursday, September 3. The incident displaced the residents and left them without shelter and basic necessities.
The Ilocos Sur provincial government responded swiftly to the disaster, conducting an on-site assessment of the damage. Officials distributed hot meals to the affected families and provided materials needed for house repairs, addressing their immediate needs.
The provincial government's rapid deployment of relief assistance reflected efforts to support residents affected by the natural disaster. The extent of damage to other properties and infrastructure in the area was not immediately detailed.
Thursday's sea surge was the latest in a series of coastal hazards affecting barangays in Ilocos Sur, a province frequently exposed to rough seas and weather disturbances.