B. Emergency Incidents Monitored

Flashfloods

Region VI - 2 • Flashflood occurred in City, on 23 August 2011 at 9:30 AM due to continuous heavy rains caused by the Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) as enhanced by TS Mina affecting six (6) barangays namely: Malucahoc, Cabadiangan, Gil Montilla, Mambaroto, Nauhang and Brgy 5. Flood water has already subsided as of 6:30PM of 23 August 2011

• Another flooding occurred in Isabela and Moises Padilla, Negros Occidental on or about 8:00 PM, 24 August 2011 due to continuous rainfall, affecting 105 families / 411persons (Isabela – 64 families/197 persons and Moises Padilla 41 families/ 214 persons) nine (9) houses were totally damaged in Brgy. 1, Moises Padilla

Landslide

Region IX • Landslide incident occurred in Tugaya, Municipality of Aurora, Zamboanga del Sur on or about 9:00 PM, 23 August 2011. Barangay road along the area was rendered impassable and some electrical post were damaged

C. Dam Monitoring (As of 07:00PM, 25 August 2011 ) • Water levels of dams (La Mesa, Angat, Ipo, Ambuklao, Binga, San Roque, Pantabangan, Magat and Caliraya) and rivers (Montalban, Nangka, Sto Nino (Marikina River), Rosario Junction, San Juan, Fort Santiago, Pandacan and Angono ) remain below critical/spilling level

III . EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

A. NATIONAL RESPONSE AND PREPAREDNESS

• NDRRMC OPCEN was activated to “Blue Alert “ status effective 8:00 AM, 22 August 2011 to ensure continuous dissemination of weather bulletins and general flood advisories to all Regional Centers and RDRRMCs, PDRRMCs and OCDRCs in Regions IV-A, IV-B, V, VI, VII, VIII, IX, X, XI, XII, CARAGA and ARMM; and to closely monitor the preparedness measures being undertaken by NDRRMC and concerned RDRRMCs’ member agencies relative to Typhoon Mina

• Effective 5:00 PM, 25 August 2011, NDRRMC OPCEN was upgraded to RED ALERT status effective 5:00 PM, 25 August 2011 in view of the intensification of Mina into a typhoon. NDRRMC member agencies such as: AFP, PNP, PCG, BFP, DOH, DSWD and DPWH were directed by USEC BENITO RAMOS to report at the Emergency Operations Center at Camp Aguinaldo to closely monitor the possible effects of Typhoon Mina

• PAGASA representative is rendering duty at OPCEN to closely monitor the movement and development of Typhoon Mina

• DSWD-DROMIC alerted its Field Offices (FOs) along the typhoon path; advised FOs to closely monitor the situation particularly those flashflood and landslide–prone

2 areas within their jurisdictions and the status of their standby funds and stockpile; and closely coordinate with various field offices for any report of affected population

• Philippine Coast Guard Action Center directed all Coast Guard Districts (CGD) to ensure high state of preparedness of their respective stations, detachments, operational control units and disaster response assets in preparations for TS Mina; directed all District Commanders to take more pro-active steps or measures in notifying or recalling fishermen before the onset or during severe weather conditions; reminded CGDs to always make sure that their stations and detachments promptly initiate and/or encourage aggressive public information dissemination through wide use of the tri-media and LGUs in warning the coastal residents and local fishermen; advised CGDs to closely coordinate with PCG Auxiliary and LGUs, local DRRMCs and media in information dissemination (warning/recalling fishermen; and reminded all Shipping Lines to strictly follow HPCG Memo 01-09 (Guidelines on the movement of motorboat/vessels in the absence of weather bulletin) and HPCG SOP No.002-09 (Guidelines on PCG Alert Condition/levels)

• DOH activated Code “White Alert” in all CHDs, sent alert Memo to all CHDs along the typhoon path and stockpiling of medicines and medical supplies

• DPWH-pre-positioned all its available assets (equipment and manpower) in areas likely to be affected

• AFP- pre-positioned and rationalized DRRO assets and equipment in disaster- prone areas; placed OPCON DRTUs to CENTCOM, NOLCOM, SOLCOM and NCRCOM; and alerted AFP local Commands (PA, PAF, PN) on standby for immediate deployment

• PNP activated PNP National Disaster Operations Center for possible mobilization of different PNP Disaster Incident Management Task Groups and pre-positioned PNP SAR assets; and coordinated with LGUs for pre-emptive evacuation

• BFP issued memorandum to all Regional Directors in regions likely to be affected and directed all BFP units personnel to be on standby

B.SUMMARY OF REGIONAL PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE (Details on Tab A)

• RDRRMCs /OCDRCs I, II, III, IV-A, IV-B, V, VI, VII, IX, NCR and CAR immediately initiated their preparedness activities as early as 21 August 2011 when the LPA east of Visayas developed into a tropical depression. The preparedness measures undertaken by the above RDRRMCs were the following:

‹ Activation of respective disaster operations centers to ensure prompt dissemination of warning information such as general flood advisories, gale warnings and weather bulletin of Typhoon Mina to the local disaster risk reduction management councils from the provincial down to the municipal/city and barangay levels, media and general public in the community ‹ Alerting of local Disaster Risk Reduction Officers (DRROs), emergency responders, Task Forces and SAR and relief teams of various RDRRMCs member agencies, actions officers and provincial coordinators

3 ‹ Prepositioning of local resources on hand in terms of relief supplies, equipment and logistics for immediate deployment if need arises ‹ Close monitoring of the situation and status of dams, river systems and tributaries in respective areas of responsibility ‹ Possible implementation of pre-emptive evacuation of residents in high risk areas if needed

4 Tab A

REGIONAL RESPONSE AND PREPAREDNESS MEASURES Re Typhoon Mina

Region I

• RDRRMC-1 Emergency Operations Center has been activated; continuously disseminates weather advisories and bulletins to the RDRRMC member agencies, LGUs, association of fisher folks and local media; recommended the activation of local DRRMCs and response teams and strict implementation of pre-emptive evacuation of residents in high risk areas if situation demands; and will call for an emergency meeting • DSWD-FO 1 prepositioned 1,000 family packs in the region, 500 family packs in Ilocos Norte and quick response fund (QRF); implemented cash–for-work program (canal/river de-clogging as flood mitigation activity) in flood–prone areas; assessed and readied identified evacuation centers and identified locations of community kitchen • DILG-1 continuously disseminate weather updates and advisories to the LGUs; advises MLGOOs (Municipal Local Government Operations Officers) to go on 24- Hr duty and submit reports to DILG regional office if needed; and will implement pre-emptive evacuation in high risk areas if situation demands • CHD-DOH activated its OPCEN ; stockpiled available medicines; placed on standby its medical response and health assessment teams composed of doctors, nurses and allied health professionals established in the region and four (4) provincial offices; established direct coordination and linkages with health clusters of four (4) PDRRMCs, 3 DOH-retained hospitals: ITRMC-San Fernando City, La Union; RIMC-Dagupan City, Pangasinan, MMMH and MC-Batac City, Ilocos Norte ; and all DOH representatives are closely coordinating with respective MDRRMCs • DA-1 activated its Regional Command Center to closely monitor any possible effects on agricultural sectors • DPWH activated its operations centers and District Disaster Action Teams; placed its district and maintenance crew on standby alert to monitor status of roads and bridges • Resources on standby in the following provinces for possible emergency response operations ∑ Ilocos Norte – 4 dump trucks, 2 pay loader, 1 mighty mite (payloader- dozer), 2 road graders, 14 service vehicles, 16 maintenance crew, eight (8) engineers and 10 maintenance capatas ∑ Ilocos Sur - 1 pay loader, 1 road grader, 2 dump trucks, 2 Toyota Hi- lux and 1 Mitsubishi canter ∑ La Union - 1 dump truck, 1 road grader, 1 back hoe, 1 pay loader dozer, service vehicles and 63 manpower ∑ Pangasinan - 6 dump trucks, 1 generator set, 1 Toyota H-lux, 1 Mitsubishi pick-up, 1 Ford Bronco, 1 Nissan Vanette, 1 Hundai Van, 4 Ford Fierra, 1 backhoe, 1 pay loader, 2 road grader, 1 bomag road roller, 1 pay loader-dozer, 2 pick-up, 2 chainsaw and 12 manpower • BFP-1 placed on alert status its emergency response teams, fire trucks, manpower and 4 rubber boats with Out Board Motors (OBM): one (1) each in: Vigan City, Ilocos Sur; Naguilian, La Union; Urdaneta City and Rosales in Pangasinan for possible mobilization • PCG activated its District Operations Centers and alerted all WASAR teams in AOR for possible response mobilization. Each WASAR team is equipped with rubber boats with OBM (1 in Pangasinan, 4 in La Union, and 2 each in Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur); and implemented the prevention of fisher folks and other small vessels from venturing out into the sea • PRO1, PNP alerted its Provincial Police Offices/Stations; assessed disaster preparedness plan and conducted inventory of resources and equipment for rescue and relief operations ∑ No of SAR trained personnel – 275 ( 48 in Ilocos Norte, 17 in Ilocos Sur, 40 in La Union and 170 in Pangasinan ∑ No. of PNP owned rubber boats - 1 in Ilocos Norte, 2 in Ilocos Sur, and 27 in Pangasinan ∑ No. of PNP Ambulance – 1 in Ilocos Norte and 1 in Ilocos Sur ∑ PNP Rescue Vehicles (trucks, patrol cars, utility van) - 51 in Ilocos Norte, 50 in Ilocos Sur, 28 in La Union and 145 in Pangasinan • PIA ensures timely information dissemination of bulletins/advisory to the public and assists RDRRMC 1 OPCEN in disseminating weather updates to the public through the utilization of PIA News Text blasting • NTC alerted all accredited Civic Communication Groups in AOR to assist the NTC on communication concerns as emergency communication back up in case communication system failed • AFP placed the following resources on standby : 2 trailer trucks, 9 M35 trucks (5 in La Union and 4 in Pangasinan); 2 ambulances; 3 Navy patrol boats; 4 rubber boats; and DRTG teams ready for mobilization if situation demands and alerted “OPLAN DAGLI” (a tool in mobilizing AFP resources during disaster response) • PRC Pangasinan Chapter is on alert status; placed on standby its WASAR teams for response mobilization; and prepositioned three (3) rubber boats with OBM, one (1) ambulance and one (1) Mobile Water Treatment Equipment equipped with generator and water pump for augmentation • PRC La Union Chapter is on alert status; placed on standby PRC volunteers, CISD teams, two (2) ambulances one (1) land cruiser and one (1) inflatable rubber boat for resource mobilization; and stockpiled food packs, first aid kits and spine boards • PRC Ilocos Sur and Ilocos Norte Chapters prepared first aid kits and spine boards and alerted first aiders and trained volunteers • PDRRMCs Pangasinan, La Union, Ilocos Sur and Ilocos Norte activated their respective CDRRMCs, MDRRMC and BDRRMC and disseminated warning information to the communities through the local radio stations

Region II • RDRRMC/OCDRC continuously disseminates weather bulletins to concerned agencies, LGUs, media and general public through SMS and fax; coordinated with local DRRMCs on their preparedness activities to include pre-emptive evacuation if necessary; continuously monitor regional situation, alerted Vice Chairs for Preparedness and Response, local DRRMCs, rescue groups from PNP, BFP, PN, PA and PCG personnel for possible SAR activities; alerted all residents in low lying and mountainous areas against possible flashfloods and landslides and likewise alerted those living in the coastal areas against big waves or storm surges generated by the typhoon • DSWD thru DRMTs including all provincial SWAD Teams were alerted/activated and closely coordinates with PDRRMCs in their respective areas; sufficient stockpiles of food and non-food items were propositioned and are readily available for augmentation support • PNP Tuguegarao, Cagayan continues to monitor the situation and alerted the different Barangays in their area; PNP Aurora alerted all PNP personnel for possible SAR operations; Isabela PPO alerted all lower stations within the municipality

Region III • RDRRMC/OCDRC III coordinated with the following: ∑ Local Disaster Risk Reduction Officers (DRROs) were alerted; placed their respective operation centers on standby for possible activation and prepositioning of emergency responders and relief supplies and implementation of pre-emptive evacuation of residents in high risk areas in their locality; ∑ AFP’s Provincial Disaster Response Units particularly the 48 IB under LTC Kurt Decapia based on Aurora were alerted to monitor the weather disturbance for the necessary prepositioning of personnel and equipment in flood-prone areas; ∑ PAGASA’s Flood Forecasting and Warning System for Dam Operations (Pampanga) for any water discharge in three (3) dams in the region; and ∑ CG 7ID, PA in Fort Magsaysay and the Police Regional Office 3-Regional Public Safety Battalion placed their respective personnel and rescue assets on alert status and be ready for deployment • Alerted SBMA and Olongapo City Rescue teams to provide assistance in other areas of the regions if the situation demands • Closely monitors the development of TD Mina in AOR through local PAGASA

• PDRRMC Aurora and MDRRMCs Dipaculao, Casiguran and Dilasag activated their respective operations centers and continuously monitor the situation and development of Typhoon Mina • LDRRMCs of Aurora prepositioned their resources for possible evacuation and relief operations

Region IV-A • RDRRMC/IV-A disseminated NDRRMC advisories to PDRRMCs/PDRRMCOs and CDRRMCs/CDRRMOs concerned for further dissemination to the lower DRRMCs • PDRRMOs of CALABARZON alerted all Local DRRMOs to conduct continuous monitoring in their respective areas especially flood, landslide, and storm surge- prone areas • PDRRMCs of CALABARZON alerted their respective rescue groups to be ready for deployment in case the need arises

Region IV-B • RDRRMC- OCD IV-B continuously disseminates severe weather bulletin, weather forecast and flood advisories to RDRRMC member agencies, PDRRMCs MIMAROPA, Civil Defense Deputized Coordinators, PCG SOLCOM and WESCOM and continuously monitors thru PPA MIMAROPA: the roll-on-roll-out (RORO) operations; road condition in Nautical Highway; and various ports namely Calapan City Port in Oriental Mindoro, Abra de Ilog Port in Occidental Mindoro; Balanacan Port and Kawit Port in Marinduque; and Odiongan Port and Romblon Port all in Romblon

Region V • OCDRC V OPCEN has been activated and continuously disseminates weather bulletin of TD Mina and flood advisories to the RDRRMC V member agencies, Action Officers, LGUs and local media to ensure public safety ; alerted all PDRRMCs to monitor possible effects; requested NAVFORSOL to put 1 Islander Aircraft (PNI 310) on standby for possible search and rescue (SAR) ; and prepositioned three (3) M35 trucks from 901 Bde in Polangui and Malinao, Albay on 21 August 2011 for any eventuality • RDRRMC V issued Advisory No. 1 placing the region on alert status and directing response agencies namely: DSWD, DPWH, DOH, AFP, PNP, BFP, PCG to put their respective disaster response units/team/ assets on call for immediate activation; for the AFP, PNP and DPWH to preposition mobility assets in strategic locations in coordination with different PDRRMCs ; and to monitor bulletins, advisories and other related issuances • PDRRMCs Camarines Sur, Camarines Norte, Catanduanes and Sorsogon continuously disseminate weather update to their respective local DRRMCs through Fax, SMS, and local radio stations • PDRRMC Albay issued Advisory No. 1 directing the LGUs of Polangui, Malinao, Oas and Libon to speed up sandbagging operation in their respective Barangays (sandbagging operations are still ongoing); put into operations their respective evacuation plans and preparations in flood and landslide-prone barangays ; ordered the AFP, PNP, DPWH and PEO to preposition mobility assets in 1st District and 3 rd District of Albay ; enjoined the public re “No Crossing of Rivers/flooded areas” policy ; ordered all component units of City/ Municipality/Barangay DRRMCs to monitor bulletin from PAGASA MGB issuances and PDRRMC advisories ; ordered all action/response teams to be on stand-by and on call for possible activation ; maintain an information board to regularly release updates to the local DRRMCs and media outlets for public awareness; suspended classes in Pre school, Elementary and Secondary levels both in public and private in the municipalities of Oas, Polangui and Libon; and reiterated localized “Pre-Emptive Evacuations” in respective barangays to reduce risk on casualties and losses as a result of flashfloods and landslides • 91D, PA-AFP prepositioned two (2) M35 trucks with 14 enlisted personnel at OCD 5, Camp Ola, Legaspi City at 5:00 PM 22 August 2011 for deployment to different areas to respond to any emergency situations as the need arises • 901 Bde prepositioned 1 M35 truck to Libon at 3:00 PM, 25 Aug 2011 as per request of Mayor Dycoco • TOG5-PAF placed on standby two (2) teams (1 SAR and 1 QRT) with seven (7) enlisted personnel each • NAVFORSOL alerted all its DRRT ready for deployment as the need arises; placed their trucks on standby for deployment to the different areas to respond to any emergency situation; and deployed one (1) DRRT team to Polangui, Albay at 3:00 PM, 25 August 2011 • PCG District Bicol implemented strictly the following circular: HPCG Memo Circular 01-09 re guidelines on the movement of vessel during heavy weather and HPCG Memo Circular 03-01 re guidelines on the movement of M/B/ MV in the absence of weather bulletin; advised the cancellation of operations of all passengers/cargo vessels/MBCAs with 35 tonnage, plying in the areas of Eastern Seaboards of Luzon, particularly Catanduanes, Camarines Norte, Eastern Coast of Camarines Sur, Albay/ and Sorsogon; and alerted all larger seacrafts against bigwaves in reference to the Gale Warnings issued by PAGASA. Respective DRG teams are on standby for possible deployment and closely coordinate with P/MDRRMCs in AOR • NFA Albay has allocated used sacks for sand bagging operations at 35,000 pcs each to Oas, Libon, Polangui and 20,000 pcs to Malinao

Region VII • RDRRMC/OCD VII continuously disseminates weather bulletin to all local DRRMC and concerned local agencies and monitors any possible effects in the AOR

REGION IX

• Mayor Ernesto Cabahug of Aurora, Zamboanga del Sur proceeded to the area to assess the extent of damages brought about by the landslide • PDRRMC Zamboanga del Sur ordered the Provincial Engineer’s Office and informed the Municipal Engineer’s Office of Aurora to conduct clearing operations in the area • OCD-RC IX Operations Center is continuously monitoring the situation and is in constant coordination with the MDRRMC Aurora and PDRRMC Zamboanga del Sur

NCR • OCD-NCR activated its Task Force since 22 August 2011 and advised the cities of Marikina, Pasig and Muntinlupa on the current water level of Nangka River and Marikina River; disseminated Weather Bulletins to MMDRRMC and LDRRMC Chairpersons and selected member agencies through SMS; alerted all LGUs, CDAGs and other response agencies; and advised them to be on stand-by for possible response operations • Outboard Advertising Association of the members have rolled down their tarpaulin advertisements

CAR • OCD-CAR alerted its operations center and continuously monitor the situation in AOR and disseminates weather update and flood advisories to PIA, tri-media, CRDRRMC member agencies and local DRRMCs