FORM 2-SITUATION UPDATE

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1 FORM 2-SITUATION UPDATE No. 2 TYPHOON KOPPU Monday, 19 October :00 hrs (UTC+7) This situation update is provided by AHA Centre for the use of ASEAN Member States and relevant parties among ASEAN Member States. The information presented is collected from various sources including but not limited to UN, IFRC, INGOs, & News Agencies. 1. HIGHLIGHTS As of 4:00 am (Philippine Standard time), 19 October 2015, Typhoon KOPPU (Lando) is estimated to be in the vicinity of Santiago, Ilocos Sur, Philippines (17.3N, 120.4E). The typhoon continues to track westward with winds of 120 kph near the centre and gustiness of up to 150 kph. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the local weather bureau, due to its slow movement, the effects of Typhoon KOPPU (Lando) will be felt until Wednesday, 21 October A total of 4,892 families (20,492 persons) were affected in Regions I, II, III, IVA, V, and the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR). Of this number, 1,830 families (6,776 persons) were pre-emptively evacuated in 90 evacuation centres. According to the NDRRMC Situation Report No. 07, released at 12:00 am, 19 October, two deaths have been recorded: 1 from Subic, Zambales, and 1 from Quezon City, Metro Manila. Five others were reportedly injured. Eighteen road sections and 13 bridges were reported to be not passable due to flooding, landslides, and fallen trees in Regions II, III, V, and CAR. Among them are portions of the Baler-Casiguran Road and Dinadiawan-Madella Road in Aurora Province. It was also reported that 10 Cordillera roads were cut by rockslides triggered by heavy rain. These were the Benguet-Nueva Vizcaya Road and the Banaue-Mayoyao-Aguinaldo-Isabela Road in Ifugao Province. Prepositioned rapid restoration teams helped in the immediate power restoration in five cities and 48 municipalities. As of 18 October, power has been restored in cities and municipalities of the provinces of Ilocos Norte, Pangasian, La Union, Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Ecija, Zambales, Tarlac, Laguna, and Benguet. Personnel from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), and volunteer search and rescue groups were deployed to respond to requests for water search and rescue. On the upside, Typhoon KOPPU (Lando) has replenished water reservoirs dried out by the prevailing El Nino. Magat Dam is full, while water levels in the Angat and Pantabangan dams are slowly rising. La Mesa Dam, which supplies Metro Manila s water needs, was also close to spilling level of meters, reaching meters as of 10:00 am, 18 October Two other Luzon dams Ambuklao and Binga, also opened gates to release water. 1

2 2. SUMMARY OF DISASTER EVENT The AHA Centre captured the formation of Tropical Storm KOPPU (Lando) in the Pacific Ocean since Tuesday, 13 October The westward-moving storm continued to intensify as it moved across the open waters until it became a major typhoon on Friday, 16 October The centre of Typhoon KOPPU (Lando) made landfall in Casiguran, Aurora Province, Philippines (16.2 N, E) on 18 October 2015 at 1:00 AM local time (GMT+8) with maximum sustained winds of 175 kph and gustiness of 210 kph. As of 4:00 am (Philippine Standard time), 19 October 2015, Typhoon KOPPU (Lando) is estimated to be in the vicinity of Santiago, Ilocos Sur (17.3N, 120.4E). The typhoon continues to track westward with winds of 120 kph near the centre and gustiness of up to 150 kph. According to PAGASA, the local weather bureau, due to its slow movement, the effects of Typhoon KOPPU will be felt until Wednesday, 21 October As of 5:00 AM, 19 October 2015, PAGASA has lowered the warning signal from No. 4 to No. 1 over the Aurora Province where Typhoon KOPPU made landfall early morning of Sunday, 18 October Signal No. 2 is still up over the provinces of Benguet, Cagayan including Babuyan group of Islands, Ilocos Sur, Nueva Vizcaya, Pangasinan, La Union, Ilocos Norte, Ifugao, Mountain Province, Kalinga, Apayao, and Abra. Signal Number 1 is still hoisted over the provinces of Zambales, Tarlac, Pampanga, Bulacan, Nueva Ecija, Quirino, Aurora, Isabela, and Batanes. Metro Manila is still under Signal No. 1. According to PAGASA, the weather may begin to improve in northern Luzon on Thursday or Friday, and in Central Luzon around Wednesday or Thursday this week. The NDRRMC reported a total of 4,892 families (20,492 persons) were affected in Regions I, II, III, IVA, V, and CAR. Of this number, 1,830 families (6,776 persons) were pre-emptively evacuated in 90 evacuation centres. NDRRMC also reported two deaths: 1 from Subic, Zambales, and 1 from Quezon City, Metro Manila. Five others were reportedly injured. Eighteen road sections and 13 bridges were reported to be not passable due to flooding, landslides, and fallen trees in Regions II, III, V, and CAR. Among them are portions of the Baler- Casiguran Road and Dinadiawan-Madella Road in Aurora Province. It was also reported that 10 Cordillera roads were cut by rockslides triggered by heavy rain. These were the Benguet-Nueva Vizcaya Road and the Banaue-Mayoyao-Aguinaldo-Isabela Road in Ifugao Province. Prepositioned rapid restoration teams helped in the immediate power restoration in five cities and 48 municipalities. As of 18 October 2015, power has been restored in cities and municipalities of the provinces of Ilocos Norte, Pangasian, La Union, Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Ecija, Zambales, Tarlac, Laguna, and Benguet. Personnel from the AFP, BFP, and volunteer search and rescue groups were deployed to respond to requests for water search and rescue. However, additional equipment and rescue boats are needed for newly reported flooding incidents caused by the swelling of Gabaldon River in Nueva Ecija Province. Communication is still down in some towns in the Province of Aurora making it difficult to obtain information from the municipalities of Dinalungan, Casiguran, and Dilasag. 2

3 Debris at the bay brought by the typhoon s storm surge Armed Forces of the Philippines are deployed to respond to the impact of Typhoon Koppu Strong winds and rains brought by Typhoon Koppu typhoon s storm surge Floods at the Cabanatuan city streets *Pictures are taken from various news agencies and social media 3. ASEAN MEMBER STATES RESPONSE AHA Centre The AHA Centre has deployed two staffs to Manila, Philippines to liaise and coordinate with the NDRRMC. One additional staff will be deployed today to support emergency telecommunications. AHA Centre staff has attended NDRMMC Response Cluster meetings to understand the extent of damage as well as emerging needs. The Disaster Emergency Logistics System for ASEAN (DELSA) and the ASEAN Emergency Response and Assessment Team (ASEAN-ERAT) have been put on standby should there be a need to deploy these resources to the Philippines. 4. ASSESSMENT OF NEEDS During the NDRRMC meeting on 18 October 2015, the following were identified as the most immediate needs: Communication Equipment (satellite phones); Shelter (tents, tarpaulins); Food and Water; Additional Water Search and Rescue equipment, particularly rescue boats. The NDRRMC has emphasized, however, that consideration will be given to resources that are already in the country. An Assessment Team is being organized for possible deployment as soon as weather condition permits. 3

4 5. ACTIONS TAKEN AND RESOURCES MOBILISED National and Local Government The Government of the Philippines has anticipated well the possible effects of the typhoon by prepositioning rescue teams from the Armed Forces of the Philippines, the Philippine National Police, Philippine Coast Guard, and the Bureau of Fire Protection for immediate deployment as soon as weather condition permits. The Department of Social Welfare and the local government units have also stockpiled relief items in strategic areas. Pre-emptive evacuations were also carried out in the provinces of Aurora, Cagayan, Isabela, and Quirino. As of 17 October 2015, various government agencies have conducted necessary preparations under the coordination of the NDRRMC. The preparations are, among others, as follows: A total of 1,830 families (6,776 persons) were pre-emptively evacuated in 90 evacuation centres. Classes remain suspended in affected areas including parts of Metro Manila. Suspension and cancelation of sea and air transportation services. Made available a total of PhP 18,461, (approx. US$400,000) standby funds, 196,737 family food packs, and PhP 158,164, (approx. US$3,437,000) worth of food and nonfood items. Pre-positioned sattelite telecomunication, heavy equipment in anticipation of road clearing operations, medicines, and first aid equipment. Preparation for rapid power restoration. The NDRRMC, in its meeting on 18 October 2015, set its objectives for all the members of the council, which are to re-establish communications and re-open roads. On the upside, Typhoon KOPPU (Lando) has replenished water reservoirs dried out by the prevailing El Nino. Magat Dam is full, while water levels in the Angat and Pantabangan dams are slowly rising. La Mesa Dam, which supplies Metro Manila s water needs, was also close to spilling level of meters, reaching meters as of 10:00 am, 18 October Two other Luzon dams Ambuklao and Binga, also opened gates to release water. RECOMMENDATIONS The NDRRMC, at this stage, has reiterated that only in-country resources will be considered. AHA Centre stockpile has been requested to be put on standby should there be a need to augment requirements for transition shelter and power. Prepared by: Andrew Mardanugraha Knowledge Management Officer

5 ABOUT THE AHA CENTRE The AHA Centre - ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on disaster management - is an inter-governmental organisation established by 10 ASEAN Member States Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Viet Nam - to facilitate the cooperation and coordination among ASEAN Member States and with the United Nations and international organisations for disaster management and emergency response in the region. ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on disaster management (AHA Centre) BPPT 1st Building, 17th Floor Jl. MH Thamrin No. 8 Jakarta INDONESIA. Phone: Fax: info@ahacentre.org *** 5