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Rekindling Hopes, Rebuilding Lives Time Critical Debris Management Project About UNDP
Rekindling Hopes, Rebuilding Lives Time Critical Debris Management Project About UNDP United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the UN’s Global development network, advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life. We are on the ground in 177 countries, working Time Critical with them on their own solutions to global and national development challenges. As they develop local capacity, they draw on the people of UNDP and our wide range of partners. Debris Management Project In the Philippines, UNDP fosters human development for peace and prosperity. Working with central and local Governments as well as civil society, and building on global best for Typhoon Pablo practices, UNDP strengthens capacities of women, men and institutions to empower them to achieve the Millennium Development Goals and the objectives of the Philippine Mid- term Development Plan 2011-2016. Through advocacy and development projects, with Compostela Valley and Davao Oriental a special focus on vulnerable groups, UNDP contributes to poverty reduction, promoting democratic governance, fostering environmental sustainability, addressing climate change Philippines and natural disasters, strengthening peace and conflict prevention, to ensure a better life December 2012 to June 2013 for the people of the Philippines. Ground zero. This was how a local official from the town of Baganga 04 described what she saw after Typhoon Pablo (international name Bopha) wrecked havoc, destroyed properties and took the lives of many in parts Time Critical Debris Management Project for Typhoon Pablo of Southern Philippines. Baganga, a municipality in the province of Davao DOST Oriental, was the place of landfall of one of the worst typhoons to enter the country, only a year after Typhoon Sendong hit the areas of Northern Mindanao. -
A Summary of Palau's Typhoon History 1945-2013
A Summary of Palau’s Typhoon History 1945-2013 Coral Reef Research Foundation, Palau Dec, 2014 © Coral Reef Research Foundation 2014 Suggested citation: Coral Reef Research Foundation, 2014. A Summary of Palau’s Typhoon History. Technical Report, 17pp. www.coralreefpalau.org Additions and suggestions welcome. Please email: [email protected] 2 Summary: Since 1945 Palau has had 68 recorded typhoons, tropical storms or tropical depressions come within 200 nmi of its islands or reefs. At their nearest point to Palau, 20 of these were typhoon strength with winds ≥64kts, or an average of 1 typhoon every 3 years. November and December had the highest number of significant storms; July had none over 40 kts and August had no recorded storms. Data Compilation: Storms within 200 nmi (nautical miles) of Palau were identified from the Digital Typhoon, National Institute of Informatics, Japan web site (http://agora.ex.nii.ac.jp/digital- typhoon/reference/besttrack.html.en). The storm tracks and intensities were then obtained from the Joint Typhoon Warning Center (JTWC) (https://metoc.ndbc.noaa.gov/en/JTWC/). Three storm categories were used following the JTWC: Tropical Depression, winds ≤ 33 kts; Tropical Storm, winds 34-63 kts; Typhoon ≥64kts. All track data was from the JTWC archives. Tracks were plotted on Google Earth and the nearest distance to land or reef, and bearing from Palau, were measured; maximum sustained wind speed in knots (nautical miles/hr) at that point was recorded. Typhoon names were taken from the Digital Typhoon site, but typhoon numbers for the same typhoon were from the JTWC archives. -
Detail Response to Referee #1 (Anonymous) in the Following Letter, Each Comment by Referee #1 in Black Is Followed by Our Replies in Red
Detail response to Referee #1 (anonymous) In the following letter, each comment by Referee #1 in black is followed by our replies in red. This paper proposes an assessment of the risk of coastal flooding and submersion by waves in one of the Palau islands surrounded by a coral reef in 2100, in a context of climate change. The study is certainly of interest, the study is rather comprehensive, well conducted and the paper is concise, clear and well written. The objectives of the paper are clearly exposed and the conclusions correspond to these objectives. We are grateful to you that you review. I have however two main concerns, that in my opinion prevent the acceptance of the paper in its present state: 1- The authors state that their first objective is to assess the present-day efficiency of the Palau coral reef as wave breaker and natural barrier against water level rise during a tropical cyclone (TC). They give (from what I understand) the corresponding figures obtained from a numerical hydrodynamic modeling, using as forgings the outer wave significant height (SWHo), the outer significant wave period, and the outer water level. These forcings are taken from a GFS simulation and observations of SWH in similar conditions. The percent of reduction of wave height due to the reef is 85.7% (87.9%) with (without) storm surge. As these values are used as a reference in the projective part of the paper, it would be relevant to confirm them (at least at first order) using observations. Recent TCs (Bopha and Haiyan) hit Palau, and it is may be possible to find even crude observations of (outer) SWHo and (reef) SWHr to check either the value of SWHr or the percentage of reduction (Table1). -
Appendix 8: Damages Caused by Natural Disasters
Building Disaster and Climate Resilient Cities in ASEAN Draft Finnal Report APPENDIX 8: DAMAGES CAUSED BY NATURAL DISASTERS A8.1 Flood & Typhoon Table A8.1.1 Record of Flood & Typhoon (Cambodia) Place Date Damage Cambodia Flood Aug 1999 The flash floods, triggered by torrential rains during the first week of August, caused significant damage in the provinces of Sihanoukville, Koh Kong and Kam Pot. As of 10 August, four people were killed, some 8,000 people were left homeless, and 200 meters of railroads were washed away. More than 12,000 hectares of rice paddies were flooded in Kam Pot province alone. Floods Nov 1999 Continued torrential rains during October and early November caused flash floods and affected five southern provinces: Takeo, Kandal, Kampong Speu, Phnom Penh Municipality and Pursat. The report indicates that the floods affected 21,334 families and around 9,900 ha of rice field. IFRC's situation report dated 9 November stated that 3,561 houses are damaged/destroyed. So far, there has been no report of casualties. Flood Aug 2000 The second floods has caused serious damages on provinces in the North, the East and the South, especially in Takeo Province. Three provinces along Mekong River (Stung Treng, Kratie and Kompong Cham) and Municipality of Phnom Penh have declared the state of emergency. 121,000 families have been affected, more than 170 people were killed, and some $10 million in rice crops has been destroyed. Immediate needs include food, shelter, and the repair or replacement of homes, household items, and sanitation facilities as water levels in the Delta continue to fall. -
DSWD DROMIC Report #5 on Flooding and Landslide Incident in Davao Region As of 12 February 2019, 6PM
DSWD DROMIC Report #5 on Flooding and Landslide Incident in Davao Region as of 12 February 2019, 6PM SUMMARY On January 26, 2019, Davao Region has been experiencing continuous light to moderate rainfall brought about by the effects of the Tail End of Cold Front affecting Mindanao and the prevailing localized thunderstorms. This weather disturbance has led to the rising of the water levels in the different parts of the Region. I. Status of Affected Families / Persons A total of 71,981 families or 300,902 persons were affected in 136 barangays, 19 cities/municipalities, and 4 provinces in Region XI (see Table 1). Table 1. Affected Areas and Number of Affected Families / Persons NUMBER OF AFFECTED REGION / PROVINCE / MUNICIPALITY Cities / Barangays Provinces Families Persons Municipalities GRAND TOTAL 136 19 4 71,981 300,902 REGION XI 136 19 4 71,981 300,902 Compostella Valley 44 8 1 1,633 6,223 Compostela 5 178 688 Laak (San Vicente) 2 174 775 Maco 1 6 25 Mawab 5 104 353 Monkayo 12 591 2,482 Montevista 3 63 235 Nabunturan (capital) 13 463 1,454 New Bataan 3 54 211 Davao del Norte 78 9 1 64,436 265,458 Asuncion (Saug) 20 20,432 101,285 Braulio E. Dujali 5 5,050 25,250 Page 1 of 7| DSWD DROMIC Report #5 on Flooding and Landslide Incident in Davao Region as of 12 February 2019, 6PM NUMBER OF AFFECTED REGION / PROVINCE / MUNICIPALITY Cities / Barangays Provinces Families Persons Municipalities GRAND TOTAL 136 19 4 71,981 300,902 Carmen 9 7,290 36,450 Kapalong 7 805 2,621 New Corella 18 7,391 36,757 San Isidro 3 195 380 Santo Tomas 5 16,355 28,125 City of Tagum (capital) 9 6,880 34,400 Talaingod 2 38 190 Davao del Sur 6 1 1 1,293 6,126 Davao City 6 1,293 6,126 Davao Oriental 8 1 1 4,619 23,095 Boston 8 4,619 23,095 Note: Ongoing assessment and validation. -
Tropical Storm Tembin
Emergency Plan of Action (EPoA) Philippines: Tropical Storm Tembin DREF n° MDRPH026 Glide n° TC-2017-000180-PHL; TC-2017-000182-PHL Date of issue: 22 December 2017 Categorization of crisis1: Yellow Operations manager: Point of contact: Patrick Elliott Atty. Oscar Palabyab Operations Manager Secretary General IFRC Philippine Country Office Philippine Red Cross Operation start date: 22 December 2017 Operation timeframe: 1 month, 22 January 2018 Operation budget: CHF 31,764 DREF allocation: CHF 31,764 N° of people affected: To be determined after landfall N° of people to be assisted: 5,000 Red Cross Red Crescent Movement partners actively involved in the operation: PRC is working with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) in this operation. There are 12 Partner National Societies with presence in the Philippines. PRC and IFRC are also coordinating with International Committee of the Red Cross on this operation. Other partner organizations actively involved in the operation: Government ministries and agencies including the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), the Philippine Armed Forces, the Philippine National Police Force and Local Government Units are providing assistance to affected households. PRC have a seat on the NDRRMC. A. SITUATION ANALYSIS Description of the disaster There have been two significant weather systems to enter the Philippines Area of Responsibility (PAR) since 12 December 2017. Tropical Storm Kai-tak: On 12 December 2017, a low-pressure area (LPA) within the PAR developed into a Tropical Depression which was named Kai-tak (locally Urduja). The tropical depression moved north northwest, and by 14 December was reclassified as a Tropical Storm. -
(OSCAT) and ASCAT Scatterometers Over Tropical Cyclones Goal of Study
P1.37P197 Comparisons and Evaluations between the Oceansat-2 (OSCAT) and ASCAT Scatterometers over Tropical Cyclones Roger T. Edson, NOAA National Weather Service, Barrigada Guam Coverage and Availability of Scatterometer: OSCAT vs. ASCAT and WindSAT Case Studies of Different Tropical Cyclone Characteristics or OSCAT (~2400L) Goal of Study NOAA/NESDIS –’Manati Site’ KNMI – EUMETSAT site Typhoon Man-Yi (16W) development from a ASCAT depiction of the development and OSCAT View monsoon gyre north or the Marianas -Compare reliability, depiction and BYU Hi-Res OSCAT intensification of Typhoon Mawar (04W) accuracy over tropical cyclones -Find strengths and weaknesses -Assess comparative loss with QuikSCAT -Evaluate NRCS and BYU Hi-Res IR and OSCAT Winds TRMM 85h with OSCAT NRCS OSCAT Development was slow with a large light and variable wind center. At this products to assist analysis time winds were beginning to consolidate about one circulation center as Combine ASCAT A/B with either OSCAT better seen in the OSCAT NRCS and BYU Hi-Res images. or WindSAT to increase coverage -Use of integrated techniques, Sensor Characteristics especially with microwave Sensor/Sat QuikSCAT ASCAT A/B WindSAT OSCAT-2 48hr Structure and intensity between 31 May (25kt) and 2 Jun (70kt) TYPE Active Active Passive Active imagery AGENCY/re-Processed JPL/NESDIS ESA/KNMI US Navy India/KNMI LAUNCH/END 1999/Nov09(end) 2006/12 2003 2009 Typhoon Tembin (15W) approaching Japan SWATH (KM) 1800 2 X 550 ~1100 1836 The intensity of a tropical cyclone that has begun GAP (KM) 0 600 N/A N/A extra-tropical transition is often underestimated RESOLUTION (KM) 25 (12.5) 50 (25) 25 50 (25) Goal of Scatterometer Data for TC Analysis when intensity is solely based on the Dvorak SPEED (KT) 4-80 5-60 10-40 5-60? Technique. -
Chapter 5 Improved Infrastructure and Logistics Support
Chapter 5 Improved Infrastructure and Logistics Support I. REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES Davao Region still needs to improve its infrastructure facilities and services. While the Davao International Airport has been recently completed, road infrastructure, seaport, and telecommunication facilities need to be upgraded. Flood control and similar structures are needed in flood prone areas while power and water supply facilities are still lacking in the region’s remote and underserved areas. While the region is pushing for increased production of staple crops, irrigation support facilities in major agricultural production areas are still inadequate. Off-site infrastructure in designated tourism and agri-industrial areas are likewise needed to encourage investment and spur economic activities. Accessibility and Mobility through Transport There is a need for the construction of new roads and improvement of the existing road network to provide better access and linkage within and outside the Region as an alternate to existing arterial and local roads. The lack of good roads in the interior parts of the municipalities and provinces connecting to major arterial roads constrains the growth of agriculture and industry in the Region; it also limits the operations of transport services due to high maintenance cost and longer turnaround time. Traffic congestion is likewise becoming a problem in highly urbanized and urbanizing areas like Davao City and Tagum City. While the Region is physically connected with the adjoining regions in Mindanao, poor road condition in some major highways also hampers inter-regional economic activities. The expansion of agricultural activities in the resettlement and key production areas necessitates the opening and construction of alternative routes and farm-to-market roads. -
Typhoon Bopha Pablo Response
Philippines: Typhoon Bopha/Pablo Response Action Plan for Recovery Philippines (Mindanao) Humanitarian Action Plan 2013 This document outlines the humanitarian community’s response to the immediate humanitarian needs arising from Typhoon Bopha. Highlights • Between 4 and 7 December 2012, Typhoon Bopha, the most powerful storm to hit the Philippines in 2012, passed through the southern Philippines from Mindanao to Palawan, making landfall three times. • Out of the 5.4 million people affected, over 540 people are dead and 827 missing. • Some 368,672 people remain displaced; half of the displaced are in 173 evacuation centres; the remaining 190,871 people are staying in open areas or with family and friends. Over 46,000 houses are damaged or destroyed. • Initial rapid needs assessments and government priorities indicate dire needs in food, shelter, camp management, water and sanitation, protection and restoration of livelihoods. • By Proclamation No.522 of 7 December 2012, the President officially declared a national state of calamity and accepted offers of international assistance. • In support of Government efforts to respond to the immediate needs of the most affected people, US$65 million is sought to reach 481,000 people through 27 projects, implemented over a 3-6 month period. 5.4 million 368,672 481,000 $65 million Affected people Displaced Target beneficiaries Requested Situation Overview In the early hours of 4 December 2012, Typhoon Bopha, locally known as Pablo, hit the east coast of Mindanao in the south of the Philippines. It was the 16th and most powerful typhoon to hit the Philippines in 2012. With accumulated rainfall of 500 mm per 24 hours and wind strength of 175 km per hour, Typhoon Bopha had twice the rainfall and three times the wind strength of Tropical Storm Washi, which struck northern Mindanao in December 2011, claiming over 1,500 lives and affecting over half a million people. -
20LA0070 Contract Name : San Jose Road Leading to Awao Falls, Brgy
Republic of the Philippines DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT ENGINEER Compostela Valley District Engineering Office Nabunturan, Davao de Oro Region XI Contract ID : 20LA0070 Contract name : San Jose Road leading to Awao Falls, Brgy. San Jose, Monkayo Location of the Contract : Compostela Valley Province CONTRACT AGREEMENT KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: 18th This CONTRACT AGREEMENT, made this day of February, 2020 by and between: The GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES through the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) represented herein by DANIEL A. JARAVATA, OIC-District Engineer, duly authorized for this purpose, with office address at Compostela Valley District Engineering Office, Nabunturan, Davao de Oro, hereinafter referred to as the "PROCURING ENTITY"; -and- FF5) CONSTRUCTION a single proprietorship/partnership! corporation! joint venture organized and existing under and by virtue of laws of the Republic of the Philippines, with office address at No. 12, 2nd Batch, Block XI, Notredame Village, Cotabato City represented herein by Osmeña 1. Palanggalan duly authorized for this purpose, hereinafter referred to as the "Contractor" WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, the PROCURING ENTITY is desirous that the CONTRACTOR executes the Works under Contract ID: 20LA0070 - San Jose Road leading to Awao Falls, Brgy. San Jose, Monkayo, Compostela Valley Province hereinafter called "the Works," and the ENTITY has accepted the Calculated Bid of the CONTRACTOR for the execution and completion of the Works at the calculated unit bid process shown in the attached Bill of Quantities, or a total Contract price of Forty Eight Million Forty Thousand Nine Hundred Forty Four Pesos and 56/100 (Php 48,040,944.56) to be completed within One Hundred Eicihtv Two (182) Calendar Days. -
PHI-OCHA Logistics Map 04Dec2012
Philippines: TY Bopha (Pablo) Road Matrix l Mindanao Tubay Madrid Cortes 9°10'N Carmen Mindanao Cabadbaran City Lanuza Southern Philippines Tandag City l Region XIII Remedios T. Romualdez (Caraga) Magallanes Region X Region IX 9°N Tago ARMM Sibagat Region XI Carmen (Davao) l Bayabas Nasipit San Miguel l Butuan City Surigao Cagwait Region XII Magsaysay del Sur Buenavista l 8°50'N Agusan del Norte Marihatag Gingoog City l Bayugan City Misamis DAVAO CITY- BUTUAN ROAD Oriental Las Nieves San Agustin DAVAO CITY TAGUM CITY NABUNTURAN MONTEVISTA MONKAYO TRENTO SAN FRANS BUTUAN DAVAO CITY 60km/1hr Prosperidad TAGUM CITY 90km/2hr 30km/1hr NABUNTURAN MONTEVISTA 102km/2.5hr 42km/1.5hr 12km/15mns 8°40'N 120km/2.45hr 60km/1hr 30km/45mns. 18kms/15mns Claveria Lianga MONKAYO 142km/3hr 82km/2.5hr 52km/1.5hr 40km/1hr 22km/30mns Esperanza TRENTO SAN FRANCISCO 200km/4hr 140km/3 hr 110km/2.5hr 98km/2.hr 80km/1.45hr 58km/1.5hr BUTUAN 314km/6hr 254km/5hr 224km/4hr 212km/3.5hr 194km/3hr 172km/2.45hr 114km/2hr l Barobo l 8°30'N San Luis Hinatuan Agusan Tagbina del Sur San Francisco Talacogon Impasug-Ong Rosario 8°20'N La Paz l Malaybalay City l Bislig City Bunawan Loreto 8°10'N l DAVAO CITY TO - LORETO, AGUSAN DEL SUR ROAD DAVAO CITY TAGUM CITY NABUNTURAN TRENTO STA. JOSEFA VERUELA LORETO DAVAO CITY 60km/1hr Lingig TAGUM CITY Cabanglasan Trento 90km/2hr 30km/1hr NABUNTURAN Veruela Santa Josefa TRENTO 142km/3hr 82km/2.5hr 52km/1.5hr STA. -
COVID-19 FHA Decision Support Tool UPDATED 20 MAY 2020
UNCLASSIFIED CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE IN DISASTER MANAGEMENT & HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE WWW.CFE-DMHA.ORG COVID-19 FHA Decision Support Tool UPDATED 20 MAY 2020 UNCLASSIFIED UNCLASSIFIED List of Countries and U.S. Territories in USINDOPACOM AOR Notes: For quick access to each section place cursor over section and press Ctrl + Click Updated text in last 24 hours highlighted in yellow Table of Contents AMERICAN SAMOA .................................................................................................................................................... 3 AUSTRALIA ................................................................................................................................................................. 5 BANGLADESH ............................................................................................................................................................. 7 BHUTAN ................................................................................................................................................................... 12 BRUNEI ..................................................................................................................................................................... 15 CAMBODIA ............................................................................................................................................................... 17 CHINA .....................................................................................................................................................................