REPUBLIC OF THE NATIONAL DWYER RISK REDUCTION AND INAGEMENT COUNCil National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Center, Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City, Philippines NDRRMC UPDATE SitRep No. 11 re Preparedness and Response to the Effects of Typhoon "IGME" (TEMBIN) Releasing Officer:

~EC ITOT. RAMOS E~~7ive · ector, NDRRMC and Ad inistrator, OCD DATE 27 August 2012, 6:00 AM Source: PAGASA-DOST, I, II, /V-8, V, X, CAR I. CHRONOL:OGY OF EVENTS · • At 11 :00 AM, 19 August 2012, the Active Low Pressure Area (ALPA) East of Northern Luzon developed into a Tropical Depression

(TO) and was named "IGME". The center a.m. 19 Aug 2012 was estimated at 180 km East Southeast of (lnlrlol Pos~ion) Aparri, Cagayan and slowly moved westward. • As of the 20th of August till the 21st of August 2012, Tropical Storm "IGME" continued to intensify as it remained almost stationary and moved in a Northward direction. • On the 21 st of August till the 23rd of August 2012, Typhoon "IGME" slightly weakened ~tA , ,. . - ~ ,,.. and accelerated as it moved in a Northwestward direction and continued to move towards Taiwan. • As of 5:00 AM , 24 August 2012, Typhoon "IGME" has made landfall over Southern Taiwan. • At 11 :00 AM , 25 August 2012, Tropical Storm "IGME" was over the West Philippine Sea and was moving away from the country. • At about 1 :00 PM 26 August 2012, in anticipation of the re-entering of Typhoon "IGME" (TEMBIN) in the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) within the next 24- 48 hours, PAGASA issued a weather advisory indicating Typhoon "IGME" was at 460 km Northwest of City. II. SITUATION OVERVIEW EFFECTS: A. INCIDENTS MONITORED

• Three (3) flashflood incidents: Region I (2) o On or about 1:00 AM 20 August 2012, a flashflood incident which affected 267 families/1 , 150 persons occurred in Brgys. Paraoir and Almeida in , . Some victims were rescued and evacuated at Paraoir Brgy. Hall, DMMSU Building and Almeida Brgy. Hall but already returned home at 6:00AM, 20 August 2012.

Telefax: NDRRMC Opcen (+632) 911-1406; 912-2665; 912-5668; NDRRMC Secretariat (+632) 912-0441 ; 912-5947; Office of the Administrator, Office of Civil Defense (+632) 912-2424 Email: [email protected] Website: www.ndrrmc.gov.ph o On or about 7:45 PM 19 August 2012, a flashflood incident occurred in Brgys. Dailipaoen, Natividad and Cabatiran, Naguilian, La Union involving a total of 29 families/ 163 persons. The victims were rescued and evacuated and returned home as the flood water subsided.

Region X (1)

o On or about 5:00 PM 21 August 2012 a flashflood occurred in Barangays Casinglot and Natumulan, Tagoloan, Province of Misamis Oriental due to continuous rains brought about by Typhoon "IGME".

B. AFFECTED POPULATION

o As of 6:00 PM 20 August 2012, the total population affected in Region I is 353 families/1,476 persons in ten (10) barangays in five (5) municipalities of La Union namely Naguilian, , Burgos, Balaoan and San Juan due to flashflood. All evacuees have returned to their respective houses (as of 6:00 AM, 20 August 2012).

C. CASUALTIES

o DEAD-1 o On or about 8:00 AM 19 August 2012, a certain Michael DC Estacio, 15 years old and from Balaoc, Sto. Tomas, La Union was carried by the strong current of water. Victim was rushed to La Union Medical Center, , La Union but was declared dead on arrival by the attending physician.

o MISSING-1 o On or about 19 August 2012, a certain Amado Remando, 49 years old and resident of Old , Burgos, La Union, was swept away while crossing a river on his way home.

D. STATUS OF DAMS AND WATERWAYS MONITORED

1. Status of Dams and Waterways (as of 6:00 AM 26 August 2012) CURRENT WATER SPILLING LEVEL DAM GATE OPENING LEVEL (m) (m) BINGA 570.70↑ 575.00 1 gate / 1 m

E. STATUS OF ROADS AND BRIDGES

DESCRIPTION AREAS REMARKS OF DAMAGE MT. Jct. Talubin-Barlig-Paracelis Ongoing road CAR Close to traffic PROVINCES (Poblacion, Natonin Section) clearing

F. STRANDED PASSENGERS

• As of 8:30 AM 26 August 2012, all MBCA and passengers stranded during the Typhoon "IGME" were cleared.

G. DAMAGED HOUSES

• A total of two (2) houses were partially damaged in Region X due to flashflood.

III. ACTIONS TAKEN

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE:

NDRRMC

• NDRRMC–OPCEN is on “Red Alert” status in view of the Typhoon “IGME”. • Disseminated NDRRMC Advisories on Weather Advisory to all regions affected through SMS and facsimile, uploaded the same at the NDRRMC Website, Facebook, and Twitter accounts for further dissemination to their respective Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils (LDRRMCs) from the provincial down to the municipal levels.

2 • Directed RDRRMCs concerned through the OCD Regional Centers to undertake precautionary measures in their respective areas of responsibility (AOR) and subsequently advised local DRRMCs to initiate pre-emptive evacuation of families in low- lying and mountainous areas if situation warrants. • NDRRMC OPCEN informed OCDRC III regarding NPCs "Dam Discharge Warning No. 1 (Pre-commencement of Spilling Operation)" for Angat FFWS on 11:40AM 21 August 2012.

MEMBER AGENCIES

• PCG o Implemented the "NO SAIL POLICY" within the AOR due to unfavorable sea condition. o Cancelled/banned all trips of sea vessels and advised fishing boats/bancas not to venture out into the sea at the western coast of Cagayan including Camiguin and Calayan Group of Islands. o Observed full alert status 24/7 manning of respective command centers and close monitoring of maritime incidents. o Continuously disseminating latest weather bulletin and coordinates to all detachments (Fisherfolks and Captains along coastal areas within AOR). o Advised all small MBCA/FBCAS (Motorized Banca/Fishing Boat) not to venture out at sea. o All Coast Guard Stations/Detachments were directed to coordinate with coastal barangays, ship masters/owners and operators to be guided on the memorandum circular regarding movement of vessel during heavy weather. o Deployable Response Group (DRG) on standby alert, ready for deployment as need arises. o Conducted rescue and evacuation operations in Balaoan, La Union. o PCG Units in the area covered by CGS Aparri and CGDet San Vicente are on heightened alert and continuously monitoring the development of the weather disturbance and its effect to ensure preparedness and enforcing directives on prohibiting/regulating movements of vessel on areas where PAGASA raised PSWS.

• PIA o Assisted in the dissemination of warning advisories to the general public to stay at home or in safer areas during this weather.

• DPWH o Prepositioned heavy equipment and maintenance crew, to report every 6 hours on the road status in the AOR. o DPWH I on continuous monitoring of major roads and bridges in the AOR, installed warning signs and barricades along -Baguio City Rd., Km. 277+150 due to collapsed slope protection. o Removal of slides along Agoo-Baguio City Rd. ( Km. 247+700 to Km. 247+800) due to earth-slide. o DPWH is continuously monitoring the road condition in CAR. Heavy equipment for clearing operations are still on standby at landslide prone roads.

• DOH o Alerted all HEMS officers and hospitals. Assisted in the dissemination of weather and warning advisories to local HEMS. Prepositioned medicines and other health concerned logistics. Status on standby.

• DILG o Assisted in the dissemination of weather and warning advisories. Reactivation of DRRMC at all levels.

• PAF TOG 1, PMA-DRTG, 503rd, 501st & 502nd BDEs are on alert status.

3 • PRC Chapter o Continuously monitoring with P/C/MDRRMCs for a more coordinated and efficient response. Dispatched ERU team for assessment and monitoring of flooded areas. o • PNP o Assisted in the monitoring of road condition and landslide prone areas and incidents within AOR. Assisted in the dissemination of weather and warning advisories. All PPOs are activated. o PNP Naguilian and Balaoan, La Union conducted rescue and evacuation operations.

• DSWD I SWAD Teams o Coordinated with PDRRMOs and P/M/CSWDOs to conduct preventive and preparedness measures in case of any eventualities; prepositioned goods (food and non-food items) to the provinces of La Union, Pangasinan, and in which the SWAD Leaders are held responsible for the release of goods to the requesting parties.

REGIONAL PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE:

• RDRRMC I o Closely monitoring the situation in its AOR. o Disseminated weather bulletin, gale warning, and flood advisory to all concerned local DRRMCs, RDRRMC member agencies, the tri-media and to several fishermen associations through facsimile and SMS. o Attended to tri-media interview regarding situation in the AOR. o Coordinated with PNP PRO1/La Union PDRRMC on the status of evacuees affected by flooding and flashflood in five (5) municipalities of La Union namely, Naguilian, Bacnotan, Balaoan, San Juan and Burgos. o Coordinated with the Philippine Navy (PN) for the availability of two (2) trucks to haul goods (1,000 family food packs) from DSWD Office I to the DSWD Provincial Operations Office in Pangasinan for augmentation support to possible victims of approaching typhoons and calamities.

• RDRRMC II o Disseminated Weather Advisories to RDRRMC member-agencies, P/C/LDRRMC, and Local Media (radio stations) through SMS and facsimile. o Continuously monitoring the regional situation. o Coordinated with Local DRRMCs regarding situation in their AOR and preparedness activities to be undertaken. o Alerted Local DRRMCs for possible occurrences of any emergency. o Alerted the residents living in low lying areas and mountainous slopes against possible flashfloods and landslides.

 PDRRMC Cagayan • On 24-hour monitoring of situation and condition of the province. • PDRRMC members are all alerted for possible response and services needed. • Issued advisories to radio stations thru the Provincial Information Office, SMS to the different MDRRMCs and member agencies. • Continuous coordination with local DRMMCs regarding the effects of TS "IGME" and preparedness activities undertaken in their respective Area of Responsibility. • Monitoring of water level at Buntun Gauging Station, Magat Dam elevation/status and other tributaries.

 PDRRMC Isabela • On 24-hour monitoring of situation and condition of the province.

4 • Convened a meeting re preparedness activities and defined the roles and responsibilities of each member of PDRRMC and other stakeholders. • Strict implementation of liquor ban before, during, and after any Tropical Cyclone and deputized the Barangay Captains and Tanods to monitor and arrest those who disobey the liquor ban.

• RDRRMC IV-B o Disseminated Weather Bulletins and Gale Warnings to PDRRMCs, CDRRMCs, LGUs and line member agencies through SMS and facsimile and uploaded the same to OCD-RDRRMC IV-B facebook and skype accounts to ensure widest dissemination of these advisories. o Placed Regional Operation Center on alert status for possible effects of TS "IGME" and alerted LDRRMOs OpCen on the possible effects of TS "IGME". Also, continuously monitoring the weather situation in the AOR.

• RDRRMC V o On Alert Status. o Ongoing dissemination of the latest PAGASA weather forecast, gale warning to RDRRMC members/support agencies, LDRRMC and media through facsimile/ OCD5 info board/SMS and uploaded same to OCD-RDRRMC Facebook to ensure public safety and achieved zero casualty. o Maintains coordination with LDRRMCs re weather situation in the AORs and advised to closely monitor situation especially in low lying areas and to report any incident related to the latest weather disturbance.

• RDRRMC X o Health Emergency Management staff verified report; continued monitoring. o Joint elements of the PDRRMC of Misamis Oriental led by PSSupt. Rolando J. Hinanay, Provincial Director, personnel from Tagoloan MPS led by PInsp. Maricris Y. Mulat and elements from LGU Tagoloan conducted traffic management and control on flooded portion of the national highway.

• RDRRMC CAR o Under "Blue Alert" status. o All LDRRMC are advised to be on "Blue Alert" status and monitor their AOR. o OCD skeletal force on duty. o Dissemination of advisories to the public, to all CRDRRMC and LDRRMCs member-agencies and media practitioners thru SMART info board (2623 or COCD), email, social media network, facsimile and SMS. o Continuous monitoring of AOR in any effects of Southwest Monsoon enhanced by TS "IGME" and Typhoon "JULIAN". ______

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