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Monitored since: December 15, 2011
BACKGROUND:
Last December 15, 2011, a Tropical Storm (TS) entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) through the eastern part of Mindanao and was named “Sendong”. At 4:00 pm of December 16, the Tropical Storm made landfall in the vicinity of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur. At December 17, the weather disturbance has weakened and slows down slightly as it continues to move closer Palawan.
PRESENT WEATHER SITUATION:
Synopsis: At 4:00 am today, Tropical Storm “Sendong” was estimated based on satellite and surface data at 60 km west northwest of Puerto Princesa City with maximum sustained winds of 65 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 80 kph. It is forecast to move west at 24 kph. Wind convergence affecting the eastern section Luzon.
Forecast:Palawan will experience stormy weather. Cuyo and Coron group of islands will have rains with gusty winds. The rest of Luzon and Visayas will have mostly cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms becoming cloudy with widespread rains over the eastern sections which may trigger flashfloods and landslides. Mindanao will be partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms.
Moderate to strong winds blowing from the northeast will prevail over Northern Luzon and its coastal waters will be moderate to rough. Elsewhere, winds will be light to moderate coming from the Northeast and East with slight to moderate seas.
 
Source:PAGASA
MAGNITUDE OF EVENT:
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REGION
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INCIDENTS MONITORED
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VI
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- Flooding occurred in Sigma, Capiz affecting 13 Barangays namely - Agbo, Amaga, Cogon, Dayhagon, Poblacion Norte, Poblacion Sur, Guintas, Pagbunitan, Bangon-bangon, Mangoso, Capuyhan, Tawog, and Matangcong
- Flooding also occurred in Panitan, Capiz namely Brgys Cabanghan and Cabugao.
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VII
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- Flooding in Sibulan; Valencia; and Dumaguete City, all in Negros Oriental
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IX
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- Flooding occurred in Polanco, Zamboanga del Norte on 15 December 2011. Affected Families were temporarily evacuated to higher grounds for safety. As of reporting time, flood water already subsided.
- Flooding also occurred in Barangays Turno and Dicayas, all in Dipolog City, Zamboanga del Norte on 15 December 2011, at around 10:00 AM:
_ In Sitio Wakwak, Brgy. Turno, six (6) houses and one (1) Day Care Center were totally destroyed by raging flood water. About 60 families / 300 persons were evacuated in Turno Elementary School. Five (5) other sitios were affected by flooding but no reported of displacement.
_ In Brgy. Dicayas, residents opted to stay with their respective houses in spite of the reported rise of flood level. On the other hand, Barangays Officials will execute forced evacuation if the situation warrants
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X
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- Massive flooding has been reported all over the region. Reports suggest that the overflowing of the river systems of Mandulog and Agus as the source of the flooding.
- Lanao del Norte
_ Massive flooding in Iligan City affecting 24 barangays.
_ Flooding in Valencia City.
_ Flooding in Brgy. Mougan, El Salvador City.
_ Flooding occurred in Cagayan de Oro City affecting 22 barangays namely: Agusan, Baikingon, Balubal, Balulang, Bugo, Canito-an, Carmen, Consolacion, Cugman, Gusa, Iponan, Kauswagan, Macabalan, Macasandig, Puntod, Tablon, Brgy. 6, Brgy. 7, Brgy. 10, Brgy. 13, Brgy. 14, and Brgy. 15.
_ Flooding occurred in Ozamis City, Misamis Occidental affecting 6 barangays namely: Catadman, Bacolod, Maningcol, Aguada Annex, Gango, and Lam-an.
_ Flooding in Brgy. Lapasan, Clarin, Misamis Occidental.
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XI
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- Landslides occurred at Purok 4 and 22, Mt. Diwata, Diwalwal, Monkayo, Compostela Valley.
- Flashflood occurred in 5 Municipalities of Compostela Valley Province (Compostela, Monkayo, Nabunturan, New Bataan, and Montevista).
- Compostela (Bgry. Poblacion and Centennial)
_ 106 Families who evacuated at the Municipal Gymnasium and Central Elementary Schools at the height of flooding have already returned home after the water level subsided.
- Monkayo (Brgy. Pasian, Poblacion, and Baylo)
_ Evacuees in the Municipal Gym Central Elementary School have already returned home after the water level subsided
- Nabunturan (Brgy. Basak and Sta. Maria)
_ No evacuation was carried out at the height of the flashflood
- New Bataan (Brgy. Cogonon)
_ No evacuation was carried out at the height of the flashflood
- Montevista (Brgy. New Visayas)
_ 18 Families who evacuated at the Municipal Gymnasium at the height of flooding have already returned home after the water level subsided
- Flooding occurred in Asuncion, Davao del Norte at 5:00 AM, 17 December 2011 affecting 514 families in Brgy. Napungas
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CARAGA
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- A total of 260 families / 1,560 persons were affected in Brgys Lingig, Surigao del Sur and Bislig City.
- Lingig Municipal Gymnasium and Mangagoy, Bislig Gymnasium were opened to shelter affected families.
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Source :NDRRMS SitRep No. 4
HEALTH CONSEQUENCES: as of December 18
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REGION
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DEATHS
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INJURED
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TOTAL
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VII
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27
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3
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30
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IX
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3
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-
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3
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X
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406
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213
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619
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XI
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5
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-
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5
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CARAGA
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1
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1
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2
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TOTAL
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442
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217
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659
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Note:All casualties were still for verification by the CHD except for CHD CARAGA
Source:CHDs VII, IX, X, XI, CARAGA
MONITORING UPDATE AND ACTIONS TAKEN: as of December 18
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REGION
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BRIEF DESCRIPTION
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VI
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- Flooding in Sigma and Panitan, Capiz has already subsided.
- No evacuees reported
- No reported casualties and evacuees in the affected area.
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VII
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- A total of 1,338 families were affected and were evacuated at different evacuation sites established at different schools.
- Health team from PHO were deployed in the area.
- Health team from CHD will be at the area to validate reports and provide assistance.
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IX
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- Flooding incident occurred in Polanco, Zamboanga del Norte were already subsided.
- No evacuees reported
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X
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- Flooding incident in some areas of Cagayan de Oro City were already subsided.
- Affected families took temporary shelter in 8 evacuations sites.
- Search and rescue operation is still on-going.
- Electricity and communication lines were partially functional
- Power black-out and disrupted communication lines were noted in Iligan City with 24 Brgys affected.
- Raised Code Red Alert last December 17
- Three (3) teams were dispatched today to assess evacuation centers and to gather names and identities of fatalities and injured.
- Prepositioned Drugs and Medicines worth 50,000php in six (6) provinces.
- Augmented additional drugs and medications worth 150,000php.
- Responders were being deployed to rescue the affected area.
- Coordinated with PDRRMC, Philippine National Red Cross, Rescue 118, and other responders
- Provided 15 cadaver bags to Technical Operation Group (TOG)
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XI
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- Still validating the reported casualties.
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CARAGA
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- All evacuation centers in Brgy. Hinatuan were already decamped.
- Power black-out and communication lines were noted in Surigao del Sur.
- Weather condition is cloudy with intermittent rains. No flooded areas were reported.
- On Code White Alert
- Prepositioned medicines and supplies
- Issued alert messages to local HEMS in respective provinces and cities for appropriate response and coordination.
- Attended meeting with PDRRMC Surigao del Norte last December 16, 2011
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HEMS OPCEN
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- Raised Code Blue Alert today.
- Sent HEMS-OPCEN Staff to NDRRMC.
- Coordinated with PAGASA regarding the details of the monitored event.
- Coordinated with all RHEMS Coordinators concerns in the affected regions.
- Sent alert memo to all HEMS Regional Offices
- Continuous monitoring of the weather disturbance.
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Source:NDRRMC SitRep No. 4 and CHDs VI,VII, IX, X, XI, CARAGA
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