The Department of Health (DOH) activates a Code White Alert due to the potential effects of Severe Tropical Storm Queenie (international name: Surigae). The alert is issued to ensure a prompt health response as the storm approaches.
Across reports, the DOH advisory says Code White places the department’s operations center under 24/7 alert to support timely action in affected areas. The DOH also states the measure informs the public of its continued coordination with other national agencies, local government units, and regional disaster units. While the storm is not expected to make landfall, the DOH says Queenie can still bring heavy rains and the threat of flooding.
The outlets largely align on the announcement and purpose of the alert, focusing on readiness and inter-agency coordination rather than detailing specific health measures beyond the operational escalation and anticipated weather impacts.
