LOOK: SM malls in Luzon gave relief support and temporary shelter to over 400 stranded individuals and other nearby residents affected by Typhoon Ulysses. Immediate assistance such as free WiFi, charging stations and a help desk were made accessible to all and overnight parking charges were waived on November 11.
“We have prepared ahead of Typhoon Ulysses to
ensure the safety of the communities we serve. Our malls in Luzon will be open to those who
need shelter and we will also be providing immediate relief assistance to
affected residents,” SM Supermalls President Steven Tan said.
Tan said that the water catchment basins of SM City Cabanatuan, SM City San Mateo, and SM City Masinag were also operational to reduce floods in neighboring communities. SM Marikina, on the other hand is a mall built on stilts that allows flood water to flow through its basement and prevent damages to the structure.
Over 20 of SM malls in flood-prone areas are equipped
with water catchment basins which keep malls flood free.
SM Foundation is on standby to extend relief assistance through its “Operation Tulong Express” program in close coordination with local officials in the affected barangays and DSWD. This is alongside continued relief efforts for affected victims of Typhoon Rolly in Bicol.
SM malls in Metro Manila and in Luzon were open on November 12 except for SM City Marilao which remained close due to flooding in the area.
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