#typhoon ompong

Philippines: “Well, we might have to redecorate after this too and it might have to take a while....”

HERE ARE SOME SITES YOU MAY WANT TO CHECK FOR FURTHER INFO:

---> https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2018/09/12/1850887/live-updates-super-typhoon-ompong

1.) https://edition.cnn.com/2018/09/12/asia/super-typhoon-mangkhut-ompong-wxc-intl/index.html

2.) https://www.rappler.com/nation/special-coverage/weather-alert/211801-typhoon-ompong-pagasa-forecast-september-12-2018-4pm

3.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGuxbpAkuyY

4.) https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/2163875/super-typhoon-mangkhut-predicted-be-most-powerful

5.) https://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/super-typhoon-mangkhut-plows-towards-philippines-taiwan-threatening-damaging-winds-and-flooding-rain/70006031

6.) http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/scitech/weather/667429/typhoon-mangkhut/story/

To my Filipino followers: sharing a Rappler article detailing several ways on how you can help victims of Typhoon Ompong (international name Mangkhut). Cash and/or goods (bottled water, canned goods, clothes, etc) are accepted, depending on the organization. For goods, the drop-off points listed here are all in Metro Manila, but hopefully they release a more comprehensive list.

You can also volunteer to help repack relief goods with DSWD or help with rescue operations with DENR. Details in the article as well.

International folks, you can also help by donating cash. Tulong Kabataan and Kabataan Partylist accept donations via Paypal, while the others left their local bank account details. To note though, I've never tried donating to and worked with these organizations before so I cannot vouch for their integrity or how effective they are in relief operations. I usually go with Red Cross, but so far they're only accepting donations in kind. Maybe a little Google will help. 😊

For perspective, this is the strongest storm to hit the planet this year. As of Saturday morning, least 126k individuals were affected by the storm, mostly in the northern part of the country. It's very hard for thoese folks -- most of them rely on agriculture for their livelihood and the storm damaged crops on top of their houses and town facilities. You can see some of the photos of the damage here and here.

You can also help by signal boosting this post (or any other similar post). And despite being cheese, I believe prayers help as well. 😊

Typhoon Mangkhut has left the country as of 9pm today (15th of September), but it has left tragedy in our city. 😭

Baguio City, our city of Pines, is known to have not experienced flooding even through frequent rains. A city on a hill.. literally. But this typhoon is on a different level.

I was in my room all day praying. With no current and internet. No news about what’s going on outside our apartment. I’d hear the strong gust of wind with fear in me. I am left praying for my loved ones, my city, and my country.

God is indeed gracious. We are safe, and His protection is all over us. Peace was inside of me as i leave everything in His hands.

Please continue praying for our nation - the Philippines. This is another challenge for us to conquer but Praises be to God, He spared us.