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Philippines to build shelters in towns at risk from volcanoes

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Thousands of families in the Philippines have returned to their homes near Mount Kan-la-on Kanlaon months after fleeing an eruption. The government now wants to build shelters in every town in the country, to minimise disruption.

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  • Residents near Mount Kanlaon experienced prolonged evacuations after eruptions. 12s
  • Many evacuees were only allowed to return home recently, with limited access to their farms. 23s
  • Local authorities plan to build a permanent evacuation camp with 2,000 container homes. 54s
  • A new law mandates fully equipped evacuation centers in every town. 1m 8s
  • Some families remain in temporary shelters as certain areas are still off-limits. 1m 47s
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