Sept 26, 2009 Wrath of Typhoon ONDOY .
The RAINFALL we experienced in 6 hrs was equivalent to 30 days of rainfall. This broke the record rainfall dated 1967 .
Thousands of people homeless. Helpless, Desperate, Angry, In denial. Shocked.
People could not be saved all at the same time for lack of govt resources , manpower and sheer danger in the rescue efforts. Hence, the delay in the rescue.
This is nature’s wrath and man’s folly put together.
Now dat Peping is 3 days away & we dont know and cant tell for sure just how strong it will be this time, if u live in low lying areas or know pipol who do, some tips for disaster & calamity preparedness for the whole family :
1) LGUs & homeowners associations must quickly invest in rubber/motor boats- for quick response & immediate evacuation of residents in subdivisions. Unless we can all afford AGAIN to wait for help.
2) If possible, have presence of mind: DO NOT panic. EACH able membr of d family mst have his/her own bag with the essentials: H20. food. Clothes.blanket, raincoat, medicines, first –aid kit, flashlight, a whistle, milk, diaper etc. according to one’s most urgent needs. The backpack must contain emergency goods, good for at least 48hrs. MAKE SURE BAGS ARE WATERPROOF or - items wrapped in thick plastic bags for added protection.
3) Bring fully charged phones and extra batteries if possible- you need these when you have to climb on top of your roof again.
4) Bring a small radio with extra batteries to be informed. Bring a list of all important telephone numbers to call in times of emergency or store these numbers in ur celphone.
5) Wag magpakasiguro – use your instinct – lumikas na agad kaysa maiipit at matrap ulit.
Because – ONDOY will happen again … and u will never know when help & rescue will come. Self preservation is a must !
Pls feel free to add to this list of must haves and must -dos for typhoon preparedness.
Pls spread the word.
May God help and protect us all and our loved ones from the next typhoon.
WTFWTFWTFWTFWTF.
The Philippines is in a state of calamity. Gah…
wow.
Please pray for the Philippines. May they find peace and safety despite all of this.
Why is the Philippines being rickroll’d GODDAMN. We’re not even sure if my aunt and young cousins have been rescued :(
