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The Office of Civil Defense-Bicol(Photo courtesy of Thea Omelan/OCD-Bicol) LEGAZPI CITY - The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) in Bicol has placed all disaster response offices on red alert effective immediately to prepare for the possible onslaught of Tropical Storm (TS) Odette. In a memorandum issued on Tuesday, Claudio Yucot, Office of Civil Defense (OCD)-Bicol regional director and Bicol DRRMC chairperson, said the raising of alert status from blue to red is necessary due to the uncertainty of the movement, track, and intensification of the weather disturbance, and to heighten appropriate precautionary actions for possible flooding, flash floods, or landslides. "Closely monitor the developments of 'Odette' and evaluate the need for evacuation for high-risk areas and barangays. Evacuation for high-risk areas and barangays shall be led by the local DRRMCs based on the results of their PDRAs (pre-disaster risk assessments) on or before Dec.