Tag: disaster-preparedness

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breaking news: from Phivolcs: residents, east coast Philippines (coastal towns facing Pacific Ocean): evacuate now. Tsunami Alert Level 2

From Phivolcs (Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology) as reported by DZMM:

Tsunami Alert Level 2 is up along the East Coast of the Philippines, or the coastal areas fronting the Pacific Ocean, namely, coastal towns in:

1.Batanes Group of Islands

2.Cagayan

3.Ilocos Norte

4.Isabela

5.Quezon

6.Aurora

7.Camarines Norte

8.Camarines Sur

9.Albay

10.Catanduanes

11.Sorsogon

12.Northern Samar

13.Eastern Samar

14.Leyte

15.Southern Leyte

16.Surigao del Norte

17.Surigao del Sur

18.Davao Oriental

19.Davao del Sur

Residents are advised by Phivolcs to evacuate these areas as soon as possible for the 1pm to 2:30pm estimated time of arrival today of the tsunami (Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010) and to steer clear of these areas at least until 2:30pm today; coordinate with local goverments and barangays.

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Typhoon Pepeng

October 1, 2009

MEMORANDUM NO. SSC-09-054

(blog admin’s note: Memorandum from the U.P. Diliman Chancellor)

TO : Deans, Directors, Head of Units

Faculty, Staff, REPS

ALL Concerned

SUBJECT : Advisory on Typhoon .Pepeng.

___________________________________________________

quote “According to PAGASA, a new typhoon, .PEPENG. with maximum sustained winds of 150 kph and gustiness of up to 185 kphwill hit the country tomorrow, October 2, 2009. We expect to experience more rains in Luzon over the weekend.

quote “Work is suspended tomorrow (blog admin’s note: this memo is for U.P. Diliman only) so that everyone can prepare for the arrival of typhoon Peping. The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Community Affairs and the UP Diliman Ondoy Task Force, recommend the following plan of action:

quote “- Prepare flashlights, spare batteries, candles and matches, in case there will be power interruptions.

quote “- Stock sufficient canned goods and other non-perishable food items.

quote “- Have a first aid kit ready.

quote – Ensure that your homes and other belongings are secured.

quote “- Keep handy important contact numbers in case of emergencies.

quote “In case of assistance, residents of UP campus can contact the following numbers:

quote “Campus Maintenance Office 09189335504

quote “UP Diliman Police 928-3615

quote “OVCCA hotline 392-7873

quote “Please be guided accordingly. Stay safe at all times.

(ORIGINAL SIGNED)

SERGIO S. CAO

Chancellor” closed quote