Typhoon Santi (MIRINAE) on its way to towards Central Luzon
Today we we're sent home, early as usual from our office. Why? It's because yet again our country the Philippines is about to experience another storm. Not a month pass since the twin storm hit us (Pepeng, Ramil), and today Santi, International name MIRINAE is expected to make its landfall tomorrow (Saturday, November 31, 2009).
Based on several satellite readings:
http://www.goes.noaa.gov/guam/guamloops/guamir.html
http://www.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/
It's heading for a direct hit in Central Luzon, which already was devastated by the previous storms.
November 31, is a National Holiday and at this time most of the people are visiting the remains of their love ones. But I think it would be safe to stay at home, keep safe and pray...
Some of the things that could help:
Based on several satellite readings:
http://www.goes.noaa.gov/guam/guamloops/guamir.html
http://www.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/
It's heading for a direct hit in Central Luzon, which already was devastated by the previous storms.
At 4:00 am today, the center of Typhoon "SANTI" (MIRINAE) {0921} was located based on satellite and surface data at 580 kms East Northeast of Infanta, Quezon (15.6°N, 127.2°E) with maximum sustained winds of 150 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 185 kph. It is moving West Southwest at 22 kph.This speed is enough to bring down homes specially those lying in nearby seas, rivers, dams. Also based on the satellite image, it has a huge amount of water within it.
[http://www.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/]
November 31, is a National Holiday and at this time most of the people are visiting the remains of their love ones. But I think it would be safe to stay at home, keep safe and pray...
Some of the things that could help:
AT HOME
1. Make sure you have adequate drinking water for at least 3 days, back-up food that will not require refrigeration, torches/flashlights with extra batteries, and some candles.
2. Make sure your mobile phone is charged.
3. Ensure you have some money on hand as ATMs won’t work in the event of a brownout.
4. Check on any elderly relatives or friends.
OTHER PRECAUTIONS
1. DO NOT drive through fast flowing water in flooded areas.
2. DO NOT walk in floodwater as there is a definite chance of waterborne disease and other injuries.
3. DO NOT go anywhere until the typhoon warning signals have been lifted. Your safety is more important there is a limited capacity for rescue operations.
4. Note the additional safety information located on the SSS shareportal: Environmental Advisories.
5. Know the emergency numbers in your place, just in case.
6. Be prepared
[IRRI]
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