YALE/TULANE ESF-8 PLANNING AND RESPONSE PROGRAM SPECIAL REPORT

TYPHOON HAIYAN (YolandaPH) - THE PHILIPPINES LINKS

NATIONAL RESPONSE

WEATHER OUTLOOK

9 NOV 2013

CONTACTS

CURRENT SITUATION

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AFFECTED AREA

CURRENT SITUATION - MEDICAL

BACKGROUND

AS OF 9 NOV 2013

INJURED DEAD

7* 4**Numbers are likely to significantly increase as Search and rescue efforts continue

BACKGROUNDTyphoon Haiyan passed over the islands of Yap and Ngulu in Yap state of Micronesia as a super typhoon overnight between 6 and 7 Nov 2013, causing minor damage. In the early hours 7 Nov, the center of the typhoon passed over Palau, where damage was reported in the northern states of Kayangel, Ngerchelong and Ngaraard. (OCHA, 7 Nov 2013)

In the Philippines, Haiyan is known as Yolanda and made its first landfall in Guiuan municipality, Eastern Samar province at 4:40 am on 8 Nov with maximum sustained winds of at least 235 kilometres per hour (km/h) near the center, as well as wind gusts at 275 km/h, making it the strongest typhoon to hit the Philippines in 2013.

It made subsequent landfalls in Tolosa municipality south of Tacloban City, Leyte province, Daanbantayan and Bantayan Island, Cebu province, and Conception, Iloilo province. It is en route to affect the city of Roxas in Capiz province and the tourism centre of Borocay in Aklan province during the night of 8 Nov. (OCHA, 8 Nov 2013)

Haiyan is expected to hit Central Viet Nam on 10 Nov as category 2 or 3 typhoon. It is estimated that 6.5 million people will be affected by the storm. (IFRC, 8 Nov 2013)

Typhoon "YOLANDA" continues to move over the West Philippine Sea and is expected to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility this afternoon.

Location of Center:(as of 10:00 a.m.)

549 km West of San Jose, Occidental Mindoro

Coordinates: 12.6°N, 116.0°E

Strength:Maximum sustained winds of 175 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 210 kph

Movement: Forecast to move West Northwest at 35 kph

Forecast Positions/Outlook:

Saturday evening:915 km West of San Jose, Occidental Mindoro or outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR).

Areas Having Public Storm Warning Signal

PSWS # Luzon Visayas Mindanao

Signal No. 1(30-60 kph winds may be

expected in at least 36 hours)

Northern Palawan

Puerto Princesa City

None None

Public Warning Signal elsewhere are now lowered.

Estimated rainfall amount is from 5.0 - 15.0 mm per hour (moderate heavy) �within the 400 km diameter out of 600 km diameter of the Typhoon.

Sea travel is risky over the seaboards of Northern Luzon, Central Luzon and the Eastern seaboards of Southern Luzon and Visayas.

PAGASA

CURRENT SITUATION

EVACUATIONS: 151,910 families/748,572 persons were evacuated to 664 evacuation centers in 31 provinces, 32 cities, 181 municipalities in Regions IV-B, V, VI, VII, VIII, X, and CARAGA

CASUALTIES4 dead: 3 electrocuted, 1 struck by lightning7 injured4 missing

AFFECTED POPULATIONA total of 161,973 families (792,018 persons) were evacuated to 812 evacuation centers in 37 provinces, 38 cities, 215 municipalities in Regions IV-A, IV-B, V, VI, VII, VIII, X, XI and CARAGA

CURRENT SITUATION

STRANDEDA total of 3,398 passengers, 76 vessels, 743 rolling cargoes and 8 motorbancas are stranded in Regions IV-A (Batangas and Lucena), IV-B (Romblon), V (Albay, Sorsogon, Camarines Sur and Masbate), VI (Bacolod, Iloilo, San Jose de Buan and Caticlan), VII (Cebu and Dumaguete) and VIII (Maasin City and Catbalogan City), IX (Zamboanga), and ARMM (Jolo).

SEAPORTS AND AIRPORTSNovember 8, 2013, operation of thirteen (13) airports were suspended by CAAP and 118 domestic flights have been cancelled due to the typhoon.November 9, 2013, operations of thirteen (13) airports are still suspended until further notice.

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AS OF 9 AM PHT, 9 NOV 2012

CURRENT SITUATIONPOWER OUTAGES

STATUS OF ROADS AND BRIDGES (AS OF 6:00 AM PHT - 9 NOV 12

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OFFICIAL GAZETTE

HEALTH

According to Health Secretary Enrique Ona, around P15 million worth of assorted drugs and medicines, medical supplies, water and sanitation for health kits, cot beds, family tents, and other emergency supplies are available in Department of Health’s regional offices in areas that is being battered by typhoon Yolanda.

These regional offices are Centers for Health Development VI (Western Visayas), VII (Central Visayas), and VIII (Eastern Visayas), including DOH Manila central office.Ona has also activated Code Blue in all regions, meaning medical personnel in the regional offices will go on 24-hour duty. He also instructed hospitals to be on Code White, meaning hospitals should be ready with standby response teams.

The DOH Health Emergency Management Service in the Central Office will also go on 24/7 with the following contact numbers:

• Hotline: 711-1001, 711-1002• Trunkline : 734-83-01, local 2206, 101

AFFECTED AREA

WEATHER OUTLOOK

Nov 9 7:13 am Local TimeSource: NOAA

Source: Accuweather

CURRENT SITUATION - MEDICALThe most recent disaster in the Philippines, a 7.2-magnitude earthquake, occurred October 15, 2013 and killed over 220 people. The country is still recovering leaving the population deficient in medical and public health resources. These conditions will likely degrade in the wake of this storm.

• Public Health Issues:– Shortage of safe, clean water– Shortage of adequate sanitation facilities– Shortage of shelters

• thousands sleeping outdoors • exposure to weather and insects

– Shortage of food • markets not fully operational in many areas• fishing trade impeded due to destruction of boats and

gear

– Sources and transmission of infectious diseases• diarrhea and other water-borne diseases• dengue fever and other vector-borne diseases• pneumonia and viral upper respiratory illness• impetigo

– Increased mosquito population• vectors for dengue fever, malaria, etc.• outbreak of Chikungunya present prior to earthquake;

potential to worsen

• Medical Issues:– Treatment capabilities for increased

infectious diseases– Increase in general medical complaints

• more physician visits are needed but cannot be accommodated

– Poor hygiene– Posttraumatic stress disorders– Shortage of medications and other medical

supplies– Shortage of health care providers and

support staff– Community health centers and hospitals

rendered inoperable due to infrastructure weakness

– Diminished transportation capabilities• roads and vehicles severely damaged• shortage of personnel and helicopters for air

transport

http://www.oxfam.org/en/pressroom/pressrelease/2013-10-21/serious-public-health-issues-earthquake-bohol-philippines. Accessed 07 Nov 2013.https://www.ifrc.org/news-and-media/news-stories/asia-pacific/philippines/mounting-health-concerns-in-the-aftermath-of-the-bohol-earthquake-as-hospitals-destroyed-63670/. Accessed 07 Nov 2013.

HEALTH RISKS DURING/AFTER THE STORMIMMEDIATE RISKS

• Wounds and Injuries- Crushing injuries: compression of extremities or other body parts due to

the collapse of buildings and other structures. Can lead to muscle swelling/neurological disturbances, and most often affects the lower extremities. If possible, crushing object should be removed, and injured person must be kept warm and comfortable, keeping any fractures immobile.

- Lacerations: most common injuries occurring during and after a typhoon, account for 80% of wounds and are often related to flying debris and clearing off debris. Main priority of lacerations is to stop the bleeding and protect wounds with a sterile dressing to prevent infections.

- Puncture wounds: often caused by flying debris.- Risk of wound infection and tetanus are high due to the difficulties with

immediate access to health facilities and delayed presentation of acute injuries.

- Gangrene occurring from wound contamination which requires immediate treatment. Gangrenous wounds should be managed aggressively, with surgical removal of gangrenous tissue. There is no risk of transmission of gangrene to unaffected persons.

• Drowning and Mudslides- Drowning: most common cause of immediate death during and following

a tropical storm. - Mudslides: the region has already had multiple mudslides this year from

heavy rain along the mountainous terrain. More mudslides are expected as a result of this storm.

- Caused by rising water levels from heavy rainfall, flash floods, rip currents, storm surges, and storm tides.

- The greatest threat to life and property is along the coast, but a storm surge can be well over 20 feet and travel miles inland. The Philippines’ Department of Science and Technology predicts storm surges for Tropical Storm Haiyan may reach up to 7 meters (23 feet).

- Citizens along the coast need to evacuate to higher ground and avoid driving their vehicles onto roads covered by water.

COMMUNICABLE DISEASES

• Water sanitation and Foodborne diseases - Displaced populations are at high risk from outbreaks of water,

sanitation, and hygiene and foodborne-related diseases due to reduced access to safe water and sanitation systems.

- Disruption of usual water sources and contamination of water by damaged sewage infrastructure may result in unsafe drinking water.

- Perishable foods, or any food with unusual color, odor and/or texture should be discarded.

• Vector-borne and water-borne illnesses; injury-related infections- Vector-borne, water-borne and other zoonotic diseases:

represent a major issue (malaria, dengue, rabies, etc.); pest control dealing with stray animals and insect and rodent control necessary during debris removal and clean up.

- Immunization against endemic communicable diseases recommended.

- Tetanus: bacterial disease resulting from contact of non-intact skin and contaminated objects. May lead to muscle rigidity and spams, and severe disease may progress into respiratory failure and death.

- Up to date immunizations against tetanus highly recommended.

NATIONAL RESPONSE

• National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (NDRRMC)

‒ Opened 812 evacuation centers in 37 provinces of the country

• Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)‒ Activated District Disaster Risk Reduction and

Management Teams in order to monitor national roads and bridges

‒ Prepositioned heavy equipment in strategic areas for clearing operations

‒ Started clearing operations to manage fallen and uprooted trees along blocked roadways

‒ Installed barricades on the Catanduanes Road Bocon Spillway to control flooding

• Philippine National Police (PNP):‒ Assisted in evacuation of families and repacking of

relief goods‒ Prepositioned search-and-rescue teams in strategic

locations around the country

• Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP):‒ Prepositioned helicopters, navy vessels, and other

vehicles to provide logistic support and relief items‒ Prepared 1400 personnel for emergency response

efforts‒ Deployed 100 servicemen and trained volunteers to

augment evacuation and rescue operations

Volunteers pack relief goods inside a Department of Social Welfare and Development warehouse before shipping out to devastated provinces hit by Typhoon Haiyan in Manila November 8, 2013. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco

• Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)‒ Prepositioned P192.7 million worth of emergency relief resources ‒ Alerted Quick Response Teams (QRTs) at national and regional

levels, and Social Welfare and Development (SWAD) teams at provincial levels

• Department of Health‒ Established a 24/7 Emergency Operations Center Central Office‒ Prepositioned assorted drugs, medicines, and hygiene kits to health

care facilities‒ Placed response teams on standby/on-call status‒ Assigned 4 medical teams to evacuation centers

RED CROSS AND RED CRESCENT ACTIONRED CROSS AND RED CRESCENT ACTION

• The Philippine Red Cross alerted all Chapters within the Typhoon Track and submit list of inventory of existing supplies and equipment, manpower, and vehicles.

• Mobilize RC 143 Volunteers, instruct to monitor and report to RJG, SecGen, PRC – NHQ Opcen, and Chapters

• Provided instruction to immediately establish welfare desk and first aid station to all evacuation centers one’s activated during disaster

• Launched provisions of hot-meals (soup kitchen) to affected population displaced by the disaster

• following response units are on standby:‒ Ambulance – 3 (Bicol Chapters), 16 (Visayas Chapters) and

19 (Mindanao Chapters)‒ WASAR Team:

• Flood Rescue Boat –20 (Visayas Chapter) and 12 (Mindanao Chapters)

• WASAR Manpower – 20 (Visayas Chapter) and 12 (Mindanao Chapters)

• Alerted Chapters to stand-by manpower trained on Emergency Shelter, WASAR, WATSAN, Welfare and Health for possible deployment.

• Mobilized staff from National Headquarters for:‒ 24-hour duty (per 12-hour shift) assign at the PRC –

NHQ Operation Center coming from Services and departments such as DMS, Health Service, Social Services, Safety Services, Communication Dept., Logistics Dept. and Fund Generation;

‒ Mobilization of staff from other department to render 24-hour duty (3 staff per duty 12-hour shift) to augment Operation Center staffing;

‒ Mobilization of NHQ staff already in Western Samar and Eastern Samar (on field – training) to augment Chapter staff operation during disaster event; and

‒ Pre-disaster deployment oneA ssessment Team to be station in Cebu composed of three PRC – NHQ Staff (TL: Denise Avelino– DMS, LinaSison – Health Service, and Michael Belaro– DMS) and one IFRC Delegate

PRC Preparedness and Response Plan Re: Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan)

NGO

Catholic Relief Services is engaging partners and other aid agencies, mobilizing resources to help the government and the most affected areas. Currently moving tarpaulins to Cebu City to provide 8,000 families with inevitable shelter needs. Response teams are traveling to the areas hardest hit to conduct needs assessments.

Feed the Children Is formulating response plans with its office in Cebu to prepare to provide relief in the form of food, water, and basic necessities to the more than 200,000 children currently supported by Feed the Children programs.

Shelter Box USA currently has a team based in the country providing shelter in response to the October 15 earthquake that hit Bohol. Shelter Box USA will conduct needs assessments soon and formulate a response.

Oxfam International's assessment teams will be dispatched Saturday to begin work.

Handicapped International will soon send an emergency assessment team to the hardest-hit areas in collaboration with other international NGOs starting with the city of Tacloban.

Télécoms Sans Frontières’ Bangkok-based team, as well as backup from its international headquarters in Europe, is providing essential telecommunications to the hundreds of thousands of people affected in need of contacting families and supporting the communications needs of numerous humanitarian aid agencies in the field.

Child Fund International is participating in coordinated response and needs-assessment planning with the government and other NGOs, and coordinating closely with our local partner organizations. Emergency response teams prepositioned supplies, including emergency kits and tents, and made arrangements with local suppliers to access food and non-food relief supplies. Preparations are being made to setup of Child Centered Spaces in the storm’s aftermath so that children will have a safe haven.

International Medical Corps' emergency teams are on standby, closely monitoring the storm, coordinating with partners and prepositioning supplies for a potential response.

Save the Children is on the ground delivering essentials such as blankets, mosquito nets, emergency kits for children and families (household and hygiene supplies, clean drinking water, cleaning items, temporary school tents and education materials). Additionally, they are partnering with local governments and other relief agencies to assess needs and provide assistance, with a special focus on affected children.

POINTS OF CONTACT

National Emergency Telephone Number: 117National Disaster and Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) hotlines: (02) 911-1406, (02) 912-2665, (02) 912-5668, (02) 911-1873

NDRRMC hotlines for LuzonNational Capital Region: (02) 421-1918Region I: (072) 607-6528Region II: (078) 844-1630Region III: (045) 455-1145Region IV-A: (049) 531-7266Region IV-B: (043) 723-4248Region V: (052) 481-1656, (052) 481-5031Cordillera Administrative Region: (074) 304-2256, (074) 619-0986

Office of the Civil Defense regional office telephone directoryNational Capital Region: (02) 913-2786Region I: (072) 607-6528, 700-4747Region II: (078) 844-1630Region III: (045) 455-1526Region IV-A: (049) 834-4244, 531-7279Region IV-B: (043) 723-4248Region V: (052) 481-1656Region VI: (033) 337-6671, 509-7971;Region VII: (032) 416-5025, 416-5025Region VIII: (053) 323-8453Region IX: (062) 215-3984Region X: (088) 857-3988, 875-3907Region XI: (082) 233-2022, 233-0611Region XII: (083) 552-9759; 553-2994Cordillera Administrative Region: (074) 304-2256CARAGA: (085) 815-6345, 342-8753, 341-8629

Philippine National Police (PNP) Hotline Patrol117 or send TXT PNP to 2920Bureau of Fire Protection (NCR)117, (02) 729-5166, (02) 410-6319 (Regional Director, Information Desk)

Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA)136, 882-0925 (flood control)Trunkline: (02) 882-4150-77 loc. 337 (rescue), 255 (Metrobase)Metrobase: 882-0860

Red Cross hotline143, (02) 527-0000, (02) 527-8385 to 95

Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) hotline(02) 433-8526

Philippine Coast Guard(02) 527-3877, (02) 527-8481, 0917-724-3682 (globe), 0917-PCG-DOTC (globe)

Manila Water Hotline1627

PHIVOLCSTrunkline: (02) 426-1468 to 79, local 124/125 (emergency);Text/call: 0905-313-4077 (globe)

DSWD(02) 951-7119Disaster Response Unit: (632)931-81-01 to 07, local 426

DSWD(02) 951-7119Disaster Response Unit: (632)931-81-01 to 07, local 426

Cebu Provincial Government emergency numbers:Command CentersCebu City Hall Command Center - 2530357Cebu Province Disaster Risk Reduction and Emergency Management - 255-0046Cebu City Disaster Risk and Emergency Management - 255-0046Ambulance / Rescue TeamERUF (Emergency Rescue Unit Foundation)Dial 161 from any landline within Cebu* ERUF Banilad: +63.32.233-9300* ERUF Lapu Lapu: +63.32.340-2994 / 261-9788* ERUF Abellana Sports Complex: +63.32.255-7287LAPU-LAPU CITY RESCUE UNIT FOUNDATION(32) 3402994 Bohol Provincial Government emergency numbers:Police: 09173051833, 09128089279Army: 09082682695Fire: 160Emergencies: 117

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