Bagyong Pablo Update: Emergency Hotlines, Sites, Links

Here is an infopic of emergency hotlines, evacuation center and social media links which could help before and durig entry of super typhoon Pablo. Storm signal no. 2 has now been raised over Surigao del Sur and Davao Oriental.

Although super typhoon Pablo has weakened as it entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), it still packed strong winds with 175 kph max and gustiness of 210 kph - no ordinary storm. Do keep update on current happenings by following this blog, visiting news websites, or watching news programs on TV.

Class suspensions might be announced by the local government units in the areas hit so keep information flowing.

Be prepared. Keep food and drinking water, flash light, mosquito repellent, candles, boots, among others. 

Bagyong Pablo: Storm Signals, Class Suspensions

On Sunday (December 2), super typhoon Pablo accelerated as it led s way to the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) with storm signal no. 1 being raised in over 18 provinces in the Visayas and Mindanao.

The PAGASA revealed it will likely hit the northern part of Mindanao and the Visayas when it moves on its track. On Tuesday, it will likely make landfall over Surigao City.

(Updated 11:30 AM) Storm signal no. 2 was raised over Surigao  Sur and Davao Oriental.

(Updated 8:00 AM) Storm signal no. 1 (where 45-60 kph winds will be experienced in the next 36 hours) was hoisted in these areas:

Visayas:

Bohol

Biliran

Camotes Island

Southern Leyte

Leyte

Eastern Samar

Western Samar

Mindanao: 

Surigao del Sur

Surigao del Norte including Siargao Island

Dinagat Islands

Agusan del Norte

Agusan del Sur

Davao Oriental

Davao del Norte including Samal Islands

Compostela Valley

Bukidnon

Misamis Oriental

Camiguin

As per Executive Order 66 on the new rules regarding class suspensions, classes at the pre-school level in areas under PSWS No. 1 are automatically suspended or cancelled.

When Signal No. 2 is raised, classes at the pre-school, elementary andsecondary levels, in the affected area, shall be automatically cancelled or suspended,

When Signal No. 3 or higher is raised, classes at pre-school, elementary,secondary, and tertiary levels, in the affected area, including graduate school, as well as work in all government offices, shall be automatically cancelled or suspended.

Local government units (LGUs) are, however, authorized to cancel classes when they are deemed appropriate in times of storms, especially in areas which are not placed under a storm signal, yet classes and work are not possible due to inundation or damages.