#gaemi

List of hotlines you may call in case of emergency

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In Baguio we just have to deal with landslides closing off one of the two main routes in and out of town. Thankfully, no one was killed here, but I believe there were some lives lost in the lowlands. (These pics are from local news, also)

For anyone worried about our family specifically, we came through the typhoon just fine! (See the pics I took below)

Our place is well-sheltered by being below the lip of a little valley, and well-drained enough (see the drainage ditch below) that all we've gotten has been torrential rains, some stuff blowing around on our balcony, and some brief power flickers. You can see how thick our concrete walls are, and how well-reinforced our windows are, PLUS our front door is made of steel. This building has survived many an earthquake and super typhoon, and will probably outlast the sun.

And as always, we had a week's worth of drinking water, candles, emergency lights, power banks, and a gas stove with plenty of fuel. We're pretty much as typhoon-proof as it's possible to be here.

A logo I made for myself to print a custom bag. It is written "Gaemi" (개미) in Korean, which means ant. I would like to use this logo as a new acronym or signature for my future books, because I really like the emblem of this hard worker. ♥  

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Un logo que je me suis fait pour me faire imprimer un sac personnalisé.

Il est écrit « Gaemi » ( 개미) en Coréen, ce qui signifie fourmi. J'aimerai utiliser ce logo (enfin, peut-être plutôt une version améliorée qui n'a pas été torchée en 2h un dimanche soir post nuit blanche) comme nouveau sigle ou signature pour mes futurs bouquins, parce que j'aime énormément l'idée d'avoir une besogneuse comme emblème. ♥

MT Terra Nova sinks off Bataan; pollution released

The 65 meter long tanker Terra Nova capsized and sank six kilometers off Lamao Point, Bataan, Philippines. The tanker was enroute from Iloilo City with 1494 tons of fuel oil on board when it had suffered a mechanical breakdown and taken under tow.  As Typhoon Gaemi was passing over the area, the tanker was swamped by the heavy seas causing the Terra Nova to capsize and sink.  Reports state 16 of…

Cememt Carrier Iriana aground

Image: taiwanenglishnews.com The 117 meter long, 10,300 dwt cement carrier Iriana ran aground (IMO: 9821158) went aground of Fangshang, Taiwan.  The Iriana had suffered a mechanical breakdown and had to drop anchor as Typhoon Gaemi approached. The winds over 115 mph and heavy seas over 20 feet were too much and the vessel’s anchor began to drag.  Unable to maneuver the cement carrier was driven…

MV Sophia ashore at Pingtung

The 71 meter long, 1488 dwt general cargo Sophia (IMO: 8356089) went aground by Typhoon Gaemi. The Sophia was blown ashore off Pingtung, Taiwan ending up high and dry on the beach. The Taiwan Coast Guard arrived on scene.  The Coast Guard formed a human chain and strung safety lines to allow the 12 crew on the Sophia to safely reach the shore. No reports of injuries or pollution…

MV Fu Shun sank off Kaohsiung; 4 survivors.

The 56 meter long, 599 gt general cargo vessel Fu Shun (IMO: 8545654)  sank some 19 miles off Kaohsiung, Taiwan.  The Fu Shun had developed a list from water ingress caused by the high winds and waves from Typhoon Gaemi.  The vessel alerted authorities early in the morning that it had developed a list and was in distress.  The cargo vessel quickly lost stability as the list increased to nearly 45…