Situation Overview

Track of Typhoon “Odette” (RAI)

As of 5:00 AM today, Typhoon “Odette” further intensified its strength as it approached the vicinity of Dinagat Island and Surigao Provinces. As of the morning, the weather bureau PAGASA, reported that TY Odette was estimated based at 330 kilometers east of Surigao City, Surigao del Norte and was tracking west-northwest at 25 kilometer per hour. Typhoon Odette has increased its strength, carrying maximum winds of 185 kilometers per hour near the center and gustiness of up to 230 kilometer per hour.

As of 11:40 am today, PAGASA has raised Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal no. 4 in some provinces of Mindanao and Visayas. The agency also warn of the possible storm surge as TY Odette is about to landfall. The residents in this area were alerted for the possible flooding and landslide.

As of 11:40 am of today, Tropical cyclone Wind Signal No. 4 was hoisted over Southern Leyte and eastern portion of Bohol (Talibon, Trinidad, San Miguel, Dagohoy, Pilar Sierra Bullones, Jagna, Garcia, Hernandez, Duero, Guindulman, Anda, Candijay, Alicia, Mabini, Ubay, Pres. Carlos P. Garcia, Bien Unido) in the Visayas, and Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte including Siargao and Bucas Grande Island in Mindanao.

Tropical cyclone Wind Signal No.3 was hoisted over the following areas;

Visayas – southern portion of Leyte (Abuyog, Mahaplag, City of Baybay, Inopacan, Hindang, Hilongos, Bato, Matalom, Javier), Bohol, the southern and central portion of Cebu (Lapu-Lapu City, Cordova, Carmen, Danao City, Compostela, Liloan, Consolacion, Mandaue City, Cebu City, City of Talisay, Minglanilla, City of Naga, San Fernando) including Camotes Islands, Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte, northern portion of Agusan del Norte (Tubay, Santiago, Jabonga, Kitcharao), northern portion of Surigao del Sur (Carrascal, Cantilan, Madrid, Carmen, Lanuza, Cortes)

While the following areas are placed under Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No. 2;
Luzon- The southern portion Albay (The city of Tabaco, Malilipot, Rapu-rapu, Bacacay, Santo Domingo, Legazpi City, Manito, Camalig, Daraga, Jovellar, Guinobatan, Pio Duran, City of Ligao, Oas), Sorsogon, Masbate including Ticao and Burias Islands, Romblon, the central and southern portions of Oriental Mindoro (Pinamalayan, Gloria, Bansud, Bongabong, Roxas, Mansalay, Bulalacao, Socorro, Pola), the central and southern portions of Occidental Mindoro (Sablayan, Calintaan, Rizal, San Jose, Magsaysay),and Palawan (El Nido, Calamian Islands, Taytay, Dumaran, Araceli, Cuyo Islands)

Visayas- Northern Samar, Eastern Samar, Samar, Biliran, the rest of Leyte, the rest of Cebu, the rest of Negros Occidental, Iloilo, Capiz, Aklan, and Antique

Mindanao -The rest of Surigao del Sur, Agusan del Sur, the rest of Agusan del Norte, the extreme northern portion of Zamboanga del Norte (Dapitan City, Siayan, Sindangan, Jose Dalman, Manukan, Pres. Manuel A. Roxas, Katipunan, Sergio Osmeña Sr., Polanco, Dipolog City, Piñan, Mutia, La Libertad, Rizal, Sibutad), the extreme northern portion of Zamboanga del Sur (Josefina, Molave, Mahayag, Dumingag, Tambulig), Misamis Occidental, the northern portion of Lanao del Norte (Kolambugan, Maigo, Munai, Bacolod, Poona Piagapo, Kauswagan, Pantao Ragat, Matungao, Linamon, Baloi, Tagoloan, Pantar, Iligan City), Misamis Oriental, Camiguin, the northern portion of Bukidnon (Cabanglasan, City of Malaybalay, Lantapan, Talakag, Baungon, Libona, Manolo Fortich, Sumilao, Impasug-Ong, Malitbog), and the northern portion of Lanao del Sur (Tagoloan II, Kapai)

Tropical Cyclone Wind Signal No.1;

Luzon –
Catanduanes, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, the rest of Albay, Marinduque, the southern portion of Quezon (San Antonio, Tiaong, Candelaria, Sariaya, Dolores, Lucena City, Pagbilao, Padre Burgos, Atimonan, Agdangan, Unisan, Gumaca, Plaridel, Pitogo, Lopez, Guinayangan, Buenavista, Catanauan, General Luna, Macalelon, Mulanay, San Narciso, San Andres, San Francisco, Tagkawayan, Calauag, Quezon, Alabat, City of Tayabas, Perez), Batangas, the rest of Oriental Mindoro, the rest of Occidental Mindoro, the rest of mainland Palawan including Balabac and Kalayaan Islands

Mindanao – The northern portion of Davao Oriental (Baganga, Cateel, Boston), the northern portion of Davao de Oro (Laak, Mawab, Nabunturan, Montevista, Monkayo, New Bataan, Compostela), the northern portion of Davao del Norte (Talaingod, Santo Tomas, Kapalong, Asuncion, San Isidro, New Corella), the rest of Bukidnon, the rest of Lanao del Norte, the rest of Lanao del Sur, the rest of northern portion of Zamboanga del Norte (Labason, Kalawit, Tampilisan, Liloy, Salug, Godod, Bacungan, Gutalac, Baliguian), the rest of northern portion of Zamboanga del Sur (Bayog, Lakewood, Kumalarang, Guipos, Dumalinao, Tukuran, Ramon Magsaysay, Aurora, Sominot, Tigbao, Labangan, Pagadian City, Midsalip,), and the northern portion of Zamboanga Sibugay (Titay, Ipil, Naga, Kabasalan, Siay, Diplahan, Buug).
As of this writing, no severe effects have been reported from TY Odette.

Source: Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), Inquirer.

Affected Populations

Preemptive evacuation is still carried out in areas that are likely to be affected by typhoons. As the typhoon continues to intensify as it gets closer to the Visayas and Mindanao the National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (NDRRMC) has placed 7 regions at the highest level of emergency preparedness and response protocol. The regions placed under the highest alert status are the regions of Mimaropa (Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon and Palawan), Western Visayas, Central Visayas, Eastern Visayas, Northern Mindanao, Soccsksargen (South Cotabato, Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani and General Santos) and Caraga have been considered “high-risk regions” and placed under “Charlie”protocol, which requires immediate action.

In Eastern Samar, the evacuation of residents continues, particularly those in low-lying barangays and along river banks and seashores, as severe flooding is expected within their respective jurisdictions. Eastern Samar, are among the areas which will experience the first-hand turmoil of Typhoon Odette. In the towns of Guian, Eastern Samar, and Palo, Leyte, an estimated 2000 families are temporarily taking refuge in evacuation centers. Meanwhile, in a fishing community in Brgy. Caluwayan in the Municipality of Marabut in West Samar, nearly 99 families chose to stay in a cave in preparation for TY Odette.

In a data gathered by our regional center, PCDR, the number of families fleeing their homes has increased for the fear of the possible effects of TY Odette. A total of 412 families in 8 barangays (Brgy. Domolog, Brgy. Culasi, Brgy. Cogon, Brgy. 5, Brgy. Barra, Brgy. Libas, Brgy. Culajao and Brgy. 7) in Roxas City in Capiz evacuated.

As of 9:40 am, a total of 1,798 families or 6,714 individuals are currently staying in 127 evacuation centers in the town of Saint Bernard in Southern Leyte. While a total of 1,599 families (4,718 individuals) are reported to be affected by the typhoon. According to the report released by the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council of Western Visayas, 1,466 families (4,423 individuals) from 11 municipalities in Capiz have moved to evacuation centers. In anticipation of TY Odette hitting the Visayas Region, seaports in the region remain non-operational.

According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) an approximately 45,300 individuals were pre-emptively evacuated in areas affected by Typhoon Odette. Of which, 17,165 persons or 4,615 families were displaced in Eastern Visayas and 28,218 people or 7,622 families in Caraga in Mindanao. NDRRMC also advised undertaking evacuation procedures as the number of evacuees continues to increase.

Meanwhile, in the latest report released by the Philippine Coast Guard, a total of 1,606 passengers, drivers and cargo helpers, and cargo helpers; 879 rolling cargoes to go with 13 vessels and 2 motorbancas are reportedly stranded in the Eastern Visayas, Bicol and North Eastern regions. While 161 vessels and 52 motorbancas are classified as “taking shelter” as a precautionary measure against the possible threat of the typhoon.

Source: National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) Inquirer, Leyte Center for Development, Panay Center for Disaster Response, DILG-Saint Bernard)

Emergency Response Efforts

1. CDRC is closely monitoring Typhoon “ODETTE” since it was spotted by PAGASA and also monitoring the situation in the affected areas and constantly updating situation reports.
2. CDRC is also closely coordinating with its regional centers in affected areas to collect information on the situation and needs of the ground.
3. Constant coordination was made by CDRC’s Regional centers with their respective LGU partners particularly with the Local DRRM Offices in the affected cities and provinces.
4. As of 3:00 pm today, CDRC established the activation of Emergency Response Team for TY Odette as well as the affected regions of its partners. (PCDR, LCDE, CPRS and DIRECT) Some residents in Surigao began to evacuate before typhoon Odette hit the province.

Resources Available
Standby emergency funds
1. Prepositioned goods at the CDRC warehouse
2. Monetary and in-kind donations
Expressed Needs
Initial Assessments have indicated immediate needs include;
• Food supplies
• Clean water
• Hygiene kits
• Facemasks
• Primary medicines
• Sleeping materials
Coordination
1. Regional Center
2. LCDE
3. PCDR
4. CPRS
5. DIRECT
Contacts
1. Hanna Fiel, Deputy Executive Director, 0945-8355589, hanna.fiel.cdrc2019@gmail.com
2. Cora Jazmines, Local Partnerships Department, 0928-182-4969, lpd@cdrc-phil.com