Typhoon Haiyan in Philippines

[Cwbguy]

Thnks ......

[Watercooler]

stop being ridiculous. US, richest country in the world, dealt SO well with Katrina (a much weaker storm impacting a much less densely populated area) lol. I say this as an american.

Maybe you should read about my post on Katrina's difference with Haiyan before you reply.

[Watercooler]

So you admit suggesting changes to building codes was stupid? Ok. Good. I agree: funding, education and material support would be great if it could be managed well.



Sure you do.

Not it's not stupid, it's difficult, but a necessary step for long-term planning. Something Manila ain't all that good at (not that they are that good at general governance, but I'll leave that for another day). That doesn't mean they don't need to try. For example, communication and power was down by Haiyan. Had there been better planning, communication and power might not have been knocked out so completely and will be restored quicker.

Yes, I'm serious, I do put in some obvious grammatical clunkers now and then, like a trap waiting for bait....

[Watercooler]

My helper has just asked if there is another smaller typhoon on the way towards Manila, anyone have any news?

Not so fast. The strength and direction of this storm is not yet certain. Let's wait an see a bit further.

[richteralan]

My helper has just asked if there is another smaller typhoon on the way towards Manila, anyone have any news?

[MovingIn07]

p.s. have there been any posts from moving?

I'm here. In manila now (which seems untouched). But many signs for WHO staff at airport etc
Whole thing is horrific. Whose who joked about how the worry about the super typhoon hitting hk a few months ago were "over reacting" take note. There but for the grace of God (or more specifically luck of nature) etc etc.

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[Claire ex-ax]

If you want to give, these organisations are listed on the Philippine Consulate (HK) website:

NATIONAL DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT CENTER
Account Name: NDRRMC Donated Funds
Account Numbers: 0435-021927-030 (Peso Account), 0435-021927-530 (US Dollar Account)
Swift Code: DBPHPHMM Account # 36002016
Bank Address: Development Bank of the Philippines, Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT (DSWD)
Account No. 3124-0055-81
Bank address: Land Bank of the Philippines, Batasan, Quezon City

PHILIPPINE RED CROSS
Banco de Oro: 00-453-0018647 (Peso), 10-453-0039482 (USD)
Metro Bank: 151-3-041631228 (Pesos), 151-2-15100218-2 (USD)
Philippine National Bank: 3752-8350-0034 (Peso), 3752-8350-0042 (USD)

DONATIONS-IN-KIND may be sent directly to the DSWD National Resource Operations Center, Chapel Road, Pasay City, Tel. +63-918-930-2356
Preferred donations are meals-ready-to-eat (MRE) and bottled water. Used clothing is discouraged.

[shri]

We've added a list of resources here:

http://hongkong.geoexpat.com/forum/53/thread280122.html

Claire - Will add your list on that topic to keep it uncluttered.

[dipstick]

Thank you Shri

[anncher]

For more details about the past Typhoon Haiyan updates or donations...Google on ABS-CBN or GMA 7 Network... these 2 social medias are more reliable than any politicians in the Philippines or any Govt.Organisations...