| · On Nov. 30, Typhoon Tisoy was already 995 km east of Virac, Catanduanes, according to PAGASA. It was moving at 15 km/h. It had maximum winds of 150 km/h and gustiness of up to 185 km/h. A total of 7 areas were placed under signal number 1: Catanduanes, Albay, Sorsogon, Samar, Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, and Biliran.
· On Dec. 1, Typhoon Tisoy was already 885 km east of Virac, Catanduanes. It was moving west at 15 km/h. It had maximum winds of 150 km/h and gustiness of up to 185 km/h. A total of 11 areas were placed under signal number 1: Catanduanes, Albay, Sorsogon, Camarines Sur, Masbate, Samar, Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, Biliran, Camotes Islands, and Leyte. · As of Dec. 2, Typhoon Tisoy is already 275 km east of Virac, Catanduanes. It continues to move west at 20 km/h. It maintained its strength, with maximum winds of 150 km/h and gustiness of up to 185 km/h. It is expected to make landfall in Catanduanes, Albay, or Sorsogon – between Monday evening and early Tuesday morning, Dec. 3. · At 11 pm, Typhoon Tisoy further intensified then made landfall in Gubat, Sorsogon. It slightly slowed down, moving west at 15km/h. The typhoon strengthened again, with maximum winds of 175 km/h and gustiness of up to 240 km/h. Tisoy’s eyewall brought violent winds and intense to torrential rain over Northern Samar, Catanduanes, Albay, Camarines Sur, and Sorsogon. · Below is the latest list of areas under tropical cyclone wind signals: Signal No. 3 Catanduanes Camarines Sur Albay Sorsogon Camarines Norte Masbate Romblon Southern part of Quezon (Perez, Alabat, Quezon, Mauban, Sampaloc, Lucban, Tayabas, Pagbilao, Lucena, Sariaya, Candelaria, Dolores, Tiaong, San Antonio, Atimonan, Padre Burgos, Agdangan, Plaridel, Unisan, Pitogo, Gumaca, Lopez, Macalelon, General Luna, Calauag, Guinayangan, Tagkawayan, Buenavista, Mulanay, San Narciso, San Francisco, San Andres) Marinduque Oriental Mindoro Occidental Mindoro Batangas Cavite Laguna Northern Sama Northern part of Eastern Samar (Can-avid, Dolores, Maslog, Oras, Arteche, Jipapad, San Policarpio) Northern part of Samar (Catbalogan, Jiabong, Motiong, Paranas, San Jose de Buan, San Jorge, Pagsanghan, Tarangnan, Sta. Margarita, Gandara, Matuguinao, Calbayog, Tagapul-an, Almagro, Sto. Nino)
Signal No. 2 Metro Manila Bulacan Bataan Tarlac Pampanga Nueva Ecija Southern part of Aurora (Dipaculao, Maria Aurora, Baler, San Luis, Dingalan) Rizal Rest of Quezon Calamian Islands Cuyo Islands Zambales Pangasinan Rest of Eastern Samar Rest of Samar Biliran Aklan Capiz Antique Ilo-ilo Guimaras Northern part of Negros Occidental (Talisay, Calatrava, Silay, Enrique B. Magalona, Victorias, Manapla, Cadiz, Sagay, Escalante, Toboso, Bacolod, Murcia, Salvador Benedicto, San Carlos, Bago, Pulupandan, Valladolid, La Carlota, San Enrique, Pontevedra, La Castellana, Moises Padilla) Northern part of Cebu (Daanbantayan, Bantayan, Madridejos, Sta. Fe, Medellin, Bogo City, San Remigio, Tabogon, Tabuelan, Tuburan, Carmen, Borbon, Sogod, Catmon, Asturias, Camotes Islands) Leyte
Signal No. 1 Southern part of Isabela (Palanan, Dinapigue, San Mariano, San Guillermo, Benito Soliven, Naguilian, Reina Mercedes, Luna, Aurora, Cabatuan, San Mateo, Cauayan City, Alicia, Angadanan, Ramon, San Isidro, Echague, Cordon, Santiago City, Jones, San Agustin) Mountain Province Ifugao Benguet Nueva Vizcaya Ilocos Sur La Union Quirino Rest of Aurora Northern part of Palawan (Taytay, Araceli, Dumaran, San Vicente, Roxas) Rest of Negros Occidental Bohol Siquijor Rest of Cebu Southern Leyte Dinagat Islands Siargao Island
· On Dec. 3, Typhoon Tisoy slightly weakened after hitting land over Sorsogon province but it was still powerful. The eye of the typhoon was last seen in the coastal waters of San Francisco, Quezon as of 7am. It was packing maximum sustained winds of 155 km/h with gusts of up to 235 km/h. Tisoy’s eyewall, considered the most damaging part of the typhoon, was bringing violent winds and intense rains over Southern Quezon, Marinduque, and Romblon.
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· As of Dec. 2, pre-emptive evacuation was conducted by authorities in Mapanas, Northern Samar.
· In Pasacao, Camarines Sur, 605 families are staying in 7 evacuation centers.
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| · The Leyte Center for Development (LCDe) joined the pre-assessment activity conducted by theMDRRMO in Mapanas, Northern Samar. They were identified as first responders together with other offices in Mapanas. LCDe staff surveyed the coastal areas in Mapanas to observe the seashore and community preparations. An Emergency Response Team (ERT) conducted Damage, Needs, and Capacities Assessment (DNCA) in Palapag, Mapanas, and other municipalities in Northern Samar. The team is monitoring the provinces of Samar and Eastern Samar with the help of people’s organizations. LCDe advised all the community beneficiaries in the province of Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, Western Samar and Leyte to take action in preparation for the impact of Typhoon Tisoy.
· Southern Tagalog People’s Response Center (STPRC) conducted planning and coordination with Disaster Preparedness Committees (DPCs) in CALABARZON and MIMAROPA. They organized ERTs and mobilized DPCs. They had an orientation and activated their early warning system. They conducted orientation on DNCA. · Tarabang Para sa Bikol, Inc. (TABI) attended the BMDR meeting. They instructed their DPCs in Albay to lead data gathering once inside ECs. One staff went to Camarines Sur for coordination and data gathering from partners. Repacking of prepositioned goods is on-going for areas which will be heavily affected by Typhoon Tisoy. This is led by church-based organizations who are partners of TABI. DPCs in Catanduanes are also on standby. · CDRC prepared ERAF for potential request from TABI and STPRC. Vehicles are also prepared. RATs convened and coordinated with RCs assigned to them. · DPC in Brgy. Sta. Potenciana, Mapanas, Northern Samar provided hot meals to 47 families staying in Sta. Potenciana Elem. School and 30 families staying in Mapanas Church. · CDRC had staff meeting to discuss the disposition of RATs to areas that will be affected by the typhoon. RATs were formed to monitor situations in Bicol, Southern Tagalog, NCR, and Northern Luzon. · On Dec. 3, the RAT to Southern Tagalog was deployed. |