PRE-DISASTER MEETING. The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) in Bicol is now preparing for the possible effects of the tropical cyclone that will be named "Odette" once inside the Philippine area of responsibility. Claudio Yucot, Office of Civil Defense-Bicol regional director (left), is shown presiding in a pre-disaster assessment meeting on Monday (Dec. 13, 2021) attended by representatives of various agencies. (Photo courtesy of OCD-Bicol) LEGAZPI CITY - The Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) in Bicol is now preparing for the possible effects of the approaching tropical cyclone to be named "Odette" once it enters the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR). During a pre-disaster assessment meeting on Monday with concerned agencies, Claudio Yucot, Office of Civil Defense (OCD)-Bicol regional director and Bicol DRRMC chairperson, said the region has been placed under a Blue Alert status, thus, preparedness