Classes in ALL levels (yes, including college) suspended. Government offices suspended work except those who provide basic services during calamities like this. Our company also suspended work due to severe weather conditions and massive flooding.
Weather and Flood Updates:
As per PAGASA observed data (Science Garden:222.6 mm in 9hrs; Port Area:154 mm in 9 hrs)
During the passage of Ondoy: PAGASA Science Garden station(QC) measured 341 mm of rainfall in just a span of 6 hrs
Red warning signal was issued at 4:30 for Metro Manila. It means more than 30mm of rain in the next 2hours. Expect heavy flooding in low lying areas, response should be evacuation.
As of 1:00 AM, Marikina River water level is 17 meters now on 3rd alert. Force evacuation is implemented. #mmda
As of 6:50am, highway in Tarlac passable.
Streets near Quezon City Hall not passable.
Flood in North Fairview, waist deep.
Raining heavily again in San Juan.
Marikina River, 3rd Alarm
La Mesa Dam water continues to rise.
Obando, Bulacan FLOODED for more than 1 week
As of 7:08 AM, August 7, 2012, Tuesday:
8 Gate in Manggahan Floodway, OPENED
Some baranggay in BF Homes FLOODED, NECK-DEEP
18 Baranggays in Cavite, FLOODED
CAMANAVA area, WAIST DEEP FLOOD
Maceda and Tayuman in Manila, not passable.
Mandalay and Tumana, Forced evacuation.
Balintawak Exit, not passable.
San Mateo River, 2nd Alarm. Forced evacuation.
Pampanga, Pangasinan, Laguna, Cavite, Tarlac, Batangas, NO classes in ALL LEVELS (including COLLEGE)
FLOOD around Manila City Hall, KNEE-DEEP
As of 7:20 AM
Twitter Updates: DOLE Sec. Rosalina Baldoz: Work in PRIVATE offices in NCR are suspended.
As of 7:40 AM
DOLE Sec. Baldoz CONFIRMS on LIVE interview on UKG that she has NO AUTHORITY to SUSPEND WORK in private offices and companies. Private companies still has the DISCRETION / DECISION on suspension.
UKG has announcement billboard for work suspension in private companies (but to be verified by employees on their own through a number given). For your own safety, just miss work today whether there’s suspension or not.
As of 10 AM
Malacanang has announced suspension of work in private companies in NCR.
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TIPS: START PACKING AN EMERGENCY BAG
SOME SURVIVAL TIPS:
1. Stock on food at home, car, office and in your bag. No one knows how long this climate will last or when a state of emergency happens. It’s always better to be armed with necessary stocks at home like:
Food
Bread -gives the carbo load you need in replacement of rice. Rice still has to be cooked.
Biscuits/cookies –alternative to bread, sugar helps relieve pangs of hunger
Candies –the sugar will help ease acidity in case there are more eminent task at hand than eating
Canned goods (like corned beef, Vienna sausage, tuna, pork and beans, chili con carne, corn) –not easily perishable and ready to eat
Instant Noodles –are also ready to eat although it’s best enjoyed cooked. Snack on the noodles like crackers.
Bottled water
Carbonated drinks/Coffee
Items
Flashlight and Batteries
Thick Blanket/Comforters/Mattress Covers/Pillows
Jacket/Sweaters/Socks/Caps/Rain Boots
Radio and Batteries
Umbrella/Tents/Mono Block Chairs
Towels
Knife, Candles, Matches, Plastic Wares, Plastic Utensils, Napkins, Plastic Bags
Empty plastic bottles
Lifesavers/Old Tires/Styrofoam
Big Pails
Slippers
Antiseptic/First Aid Kits/Medicine bags
**If possible, keep all items in one area or fit everything in one “EMERGENCY BAG,” so it’s easy to locate and grab.
2. Unplug all appliances (particularly on the first floor) and keep a watchful eye on refrigerator and electricity outlets.
3. Always have extra cash handy. ATMs might not be available or accessible.
4. Improvised flotation device can be made out of empty Coke/Pepsi/C2/Juice/Water plastic bottles. Just securely tie the plastic bottles together (4-10) and it can work as a flotation device.
5. If possible, CHARGE all equipment necessary, emergency light, mobile phones (for communication), etc.
EMERGENCY HOTLINE NUMBERS TO CALL:
ABS-CBN Hotline 0928-5078592
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