Forecast Positions/ Outlook

Thursday morning 330 km North Northeast of Basco, Batanes Friday morning 400 km North Northwest of Basco, Batanes Saturday morning 520 km Northwest of Basco, Batanes Areas Having Public Storm Warning Signal

PSWS # Signal No. 1 (30-60 kph winds)

Luzon
Batanes Group of Islands

Estimated rainfall amount is from 10 - 20 mm per hour (moderate - heavy) within the 550 km diameter of the typhoon. Fishing boats and other small seacrafts are advised not to venture out into the Eastern Seaboards of Central and Southern Luzon due to big waves caused by Typhoon "IGME". The public and the disaster coordinating councils concerned are advised to take appropriate actions and watch for the next bulletin to be issued at 11 AM tomorrow. Another Tropical Cyclone with an international name TY "Bolaven" was located at 1,600 km East of Extreme Northern Luzon.

II. SITUATION OVERVIEW EFFECTS: A. INCIDENTS MONITORED Two (2) flashflood incidents in Region I On or about 1:00 AM, 20 August 2012, a flashflood incident which affected 267 families/ 1,150 persons occurred in Brgys. Paraoir and Almeida in Balaoan, La Union. Some victims were rescued and evacuated at Paraoir Brgy. Hall, DMMSU Building and Almeida Brgy. Hall, but already returned home at 6:00 AM, 20 August 2012. o On or about 7:45 PM, 19 August 2012, a flashflood incident involving a total of 29 families/ 163 persons occurred in Brgys. Dailipaoen, Natividad and Cabatiran, Naguilian, La Union. The victims were rescued and evacuated at a Mormons Chapel. o B. AFFECTED POPULATION As of 6:00 PM, 20 August 2012, the total population affected in Region I is 353 families/1,476 persons in ten (10) barangays in five (5) municipalities of La Union namely Naguilian, Bacnotan, Burgos, Balaoan and San Juan due to flashflood. All evacuees have returned to their respective houses (as of 6:00 AM, 20 August 2012) C. CASUALTY On or about 8:00 AM, 19 August 2012, a certain Michael DC Estacio, 15 years old, from Balaoc, Sto. Tomas, La Union was carried by the strong current of water. Victim was rushed to La Union Medical Center, Agoo, La Union but was declared dead on arrival by the attending physician.

D. FLOODED AREAS There are two (2) flooded areas in the Municipality of Calasiao, Pangasinan, as of 1:00 PM, 20 August 2012 PROVINCE/ BRGY PANGASINAN (Calasiao) 1. Brgy. Talibaew 2. Brgy. Banaoang DEPTH/ STATUS Waist level Above knee level REMARK/S
Not passable to all types of vehicles Not passable to light vehicles

E. STATUS OF DAMS AND WATERWAYS MONITORED 1. Status of Dams and Waterways (as of 8:00 PM 21 August 2012) DAM ANGAT IPO AMBUKLAO BINGA SAN ROQUE CURRENT WATER LEVEL (m) 212.48 100.60 750.69 573.70 280.87 SPILLING LEVEL (m) 210.00 100.80 752.00 575.00 280.00 GATE OPENING 1 gate / 1.0 m = 126 cms 2 gates / 0.8 m = 144.4 cms 1 gate / 0.5 m = 133 cms 2 gates / 1.5 m = 198 cms 1 gate / 0.5 m = 330 cms

F. STRANDED PASSENGERS
STRANDED CGS, APARRI CAGAYAN PASSENGERS 35 3 21 5 10 MBCA MBCA ERIKA/MBCA MARK JOSEPH MBCA ROMINA MBCA PERPETUAL MBCA BABYLYN MBCA GMA MBCA 4 BROTHERS MBCA QUEEN JENNIFER MBCA MINES MBCA NIDELL MBCA RBG CANCELLED TRIP Bound for Camiguin Bound for Camiguin Bound for Camiguin Bound for Calayan Bound for Maconacon Bound for Maconacon Bound for Maconacon Bound for Divilacan Bound for Babuyan Bound for Babuyan Bound for Babuyan

CGDETSAN VICENTE, STA ANA, CAGAYAN

TOTAL
III. ACTIONS TAKEN

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EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE: NDRRMC

NDRRMCOPCEN is on Red Alert status in view of the Typhoon IGME Disseminated NDRRMC Advisories on Weather Advisory to all regions affected through SMS and facsimile, uploaded the same at the NDRRMC Website, Facebook, and Twitter accounts for further dissemination to their respective Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils (LDRRMCs) from the provincial down to the municipal levels Directed RDRRMCs concerned through the OCD Regional Centers to undertake precautionary measures in their respective areas of responsibility (AOR) and subsequently advised local DRRMCs to initiate pre-emptive evacuation of families in lowlying and mountainous areas if situation warrants NDRRMC OPCEN informed OCDRC III regarding NPCs "Dam Discharge Warning No. 1 (Pre-commencement of Spilling Operation)" for Angat FFWS on 11:40AM 21 August 2012.

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Implemented the "NO SAIL POLICY" within the AOR due to unfavorable sea condition. Cancelled/banned all trips of sea vessels and advised fishing boats/bancas not to venture out into the sea at the western coast of Cagayan including Camiguin and Calayan Group of Islands. Observed full alert status 24/7 manning of respective command centers and close monitoring of maritime incidents. Continuously disseminating latest weather bulletin and coordinates to all detachments (Fisherfolks and Barangay Captains along coastal areas within AOR). Advised all small MBCA/FBCAS (Motorized Banca/Fishing Boat) not to venture out at sea. All Coast Guard Stations/Detachments were directed to coordinate with coastal barangays, ship master/owners and operators to be guided on the memorandum circular regarding movement of vessel during heavy weather. Deployable Response Group (DRG) if this District in on standby alert, ready for deployment as need arises.

PIA o Assisted in the dissemination of warning advisories to the general public to stay at home or in safer areas during this weather.

DPWH o Prepositioned heavy equipment and maintenance crew, to report every 6 hours on the road status in the AOR. o DPWH I on continuous monitoring of major roads and bridges in the AOR, installed warning signs and barricades along Bauang-Baguio City road, Km. 277+150 due to collapsed slope protection. o Ongoing removal of slides along Agoo-Baguio City road ( Km. 247+700 to Km. 247+800) due to earthslide. o DPWH is monitoring road conditions in CAR. Heavy equipment for clearing operations are still on standby at landslide prone areas. DOH o

Alerted all HEMS officers and hospitals. Assisted in the dissemination of weather and warning advisories to local HEMS. Prepositioned medicines and other health concerned logistics. Status on standby.

DILG o Assisted in the dissemination of weather and warning advisories. Reactivation of DRRMC at all levels. PAF TOG 1, PMA-DRTG, 503rd, 501st & 502nd BDEs o On alert status. PRC Pangasinan Chapter o Continuously monitoring with P/C/MDRRMCs for a more coordinated and efficient response. o Dispatched ERU team for assessment and monitoring of flooded areas. PNP o Assisted in the monitoring of road condition and landslide prone areas and incidents within AOR. Assisted in the dissemination of weather and warning advisories. All PPOs are activated. PNP Naguilian, La Union conducted rescue and evacuation operations.

DSWD FO I SWAD Teams o Coordinated with PDRRMOs and P/M/CSWDOs to conduct preventive and preparedness measures in case of any eventualities; prepositioned goods (food and non-food items) to the provinces of La Union, Pangasinan, Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur in which the SWAD Leaders are held responsible for the release of goods to the requesting parties.

REGIONAL PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE:

RDRRMC I

o Closely monitoring the situation in its AOR. o Disseminated weather bulletin, gale warning, and flood advisory to all concerned
local DRRMCs, RDRRMC member agencies, the tri-media and to several fishermen associations through facsimile and SMS. o Attended to tri-media interview regarding situation in the AOR. o Coordinated with PNP PRO1/PDRRMC La union on the status of evacuees affected by flooding and flashflood in five (5) municipalities of La Union, namely: Naguilian, Bacnota, Balaoan, San Juan and Burgos.

RDRRMC II o Disseminated Weather Advisories to RDRRMC member-agencies, P/C/LDRRMC, and Local Media (radio stations) through SMS and facsimile. o Continuously monitoring the regional situation. o Coordinated with Local DRRMCs regarding situation in their AOR and preparedness activities to be undertaken. o Alerted Local DRRMCs for possible occurrences of any emergency. o Alerted the residents living in low lying areas and mountainous slopes against possible flashfloods and landslides. PDRRMC Cagayan PDRRMO-Cagayan on 24 hour monitoring of situation and condition of the Province. PDRRM Council members are all alerted for possible response and services needed. Issued advisories to radio stations thru the Provincial Information Office, SMS to the different MDRRMCs and member agencies. Continuous coordination with local DRMMCs regarding the effects of TS "IGME" and preparedness activities undertaken in their respective Area of Responsibility. Monitoring of water level at Buntun gauging station, Magat dam elevation/status and other tributaries.

PDRRMC Isabela PDRRMO-Isabela is on 24 hour monitoring of situation and condition of the province. Convened a meeting re preparedness activities and defined the roles and responsibilities of each member of PDRRMC and other stakeholders. Strict implementation of liquor ban before, during, and after any Tropical Cyclone and deputized the Barangay Captains and Tanods to monitor and arrest those who disobey the liquor ban.

RDRRMC IV-B o Disseminated Weather Bulletins and Gale warning to PDRRMCs, CDRRMCs, LGUs and line member agencies through SMS and facsimile and uploaded the same to OCD-RDRRMC IV-B facebook and skype accounts to ensure widest dissemination of these advisories. o Placed Regional Operation Center on alert status for possible effects of TS "IGME" and alerted LDRRMOs OpCen on the possible effects of TS "IGME". Also, continuously monitoring the weather situation in the AOR.

RDRRMC V o Disseminated the latest PAGASA weather forecast, gale warning to RDRRMC members/support agencies, LDRRMC and media through facsimile/ OCD5 info board/SMS and uploaded same to OCD-RDRRMC facebook to ensure public safety and achieved zero casualty. o Maintains coordination with LDRRMCs re weather situation in AORs and advised to closely monitor situation especially in low lying areas and to report any incident related to the latest weather disturbance. o On heightened alert status. RDRRMC CAR o Under "Blue Alert" status. o All LDRRMC are advised to be on "Blue Alert" status and monitor their AOR. o Continuously monitoring AOR and dissemination of advisories to the public, to all CRDRRMC and LDRRMCs member and media practitioners thru SMART info board, email, social media network, facsimile and SMS.

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