Typhoon Philippines Evacuation – Chicago Tribune
- The Philippines is preparing for the arrival of typhoon Kammuri (locally known as Tisoy), with over 70,000 people already evacuated from coastal areas in the provinces of Eastern...
- More than 70,000 residents in the coastal towns of Guiuan, Mercedes, and Salcedo have been ordered to evacuate to designated evacuation centers or concrete structures deemed capable of...
- Eastern Samar Governor Ben Evardone emphasized the community's preparedness, noting the lessons learned from Typhoon Haiyan in 2013.
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Philippines Braces for Typhoon Kammuri, evacuating Thousands
The Philippines is preparing for the arrival of typhoon Kammuri (locally known as Tisoy), with over 70,000 people already evacuated from coastal areas in the provinces of Eastern Samar, Guiuan, Mercedes, and Salcedo as of November 30, 2019. Authorities are anticipating storm surges up too three meters (nearly 10 feet) high. The typhoon is expected to make landfall Tuesday,December 3,2019.
Evacuations and Preparations
More than 70,000 residents in the coastal towns of Guiuan, Mercedes, and Salcedo have been ordered to evacuate to designated evacuation centers or concrete structures deemed capable of withstanding the typhoon’s force.Disaster mitigation contingents, including firefighters and coast guard personnel, are on high alert and prepared to respond. Thousands more villagers are being evacuated from island provinces near Eastern Samar.
Eastern Samar Governor Ben Evardone emphasized the community’s preparedness, noting the lessons learned from Typhoon Haiyan in 2013. He stated that residents understand the importance of prioritizing safety, recalling the devastating aftermath of Haiyan where “bodies scattered everywhere in the streets” and manny lost everything, according to The Associated Press.
The shadow of Typhoon Haiyan
The memory of Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda),which struck the Philippines in November 2013,looms large. Haiyan, one of the strongest tropical cyclones ever recorded, initially made landfall in Guiuan before causing widespread devastation across the central Philippines. The official death toll exceeded 7,300, with many more missing. The typhoon razed entire towns, stranded dozens of ships inland, demolished approximately one million homes, and displaced over four million people, impacting one of the country’s poorest regions. Britannica provides a detailed overview of the Haiyan disaster.
| Typhoon | Date of Landfall | Estimated Deaths/Missing | Homes Demolished | People Displaced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haiyan (Yolanda) | November 8,2013 | 7,300+ | ~1 million | 4+ million |
| Kammuri (Tisoy) | December 3,2019 (projected) | Unknown (preparations underway) | Unknown (preparations underway) | 70,000+ evacuated |
Philippines: A Disaster-Prone Nation
The Philippines experiences approximately 20