DepEd Benguet DRRM Team

𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐭 𝐩𝐨 𝐭𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐭!

Patuloy na nararanasan sa ilang bahagi ng bansa ang epekto ni Bagyong Enteng. Pinapayuhan ang lahat, lalo na ang mga mag-aaral, g**o, at kawani ng Kagawaran ng Edukasyon, na magdoble ingat.

Para sa karagdagang impormasyon, basahin ang DepEd Order No. 033, s. 2021: School-Based Disaster Preparedness and Response Measures for Tropical Cyclones, Flooding, and other Weather-related Disturbances and Calamities.

📌 Link to DepEd Order No. 033, s. 2021https://www.deped.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/DO_s2021_033.pdf

Learning never stops.

For resilience education and to continuously provide updates and technical assistance to our school DRRM focals, a DRRM Convergence was conducted in 2 batches from August 19 - 22, 2024.

DM275,s. 2024: Disaster Risk Reduction Management (DRRM) Coordinators' Convergence, CY 2024

TARA! Simulan ang SY 2024-2025 na READY KA!

Ngayong July 19, 2024, 10:00am - 12:00nn

𝐒𝐞𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫!

Halina't samahan ninyo kami sa webinar na "DepEd Ready Ka! Jumpstart the School Year with Disaster Preparedness."

Talakayin natin ang mga mahahalagang DepEd Orders na nagtitiyak ng kahandaan at kakayahang tumugon ng bawat paaralan, g**o, at mga mag-aaral sa bansa sa oras ng sakuna.

Mapapanood ang webinar via Zoom, at ito rin ay ilala-livestream sa DepEd Disaster Risk Reduction and Management at DepEd Philippines pages, sa ganap na alas-10 ng umaga hanggang alas-12 ng tanghali.

Tiyak na babaha ng kaalaman at uulan ng karunungan sa talakayang ito.

LIGTAS TIPS MULA KAY READY KID

My heart is full seeing your posts showing that you indeed presented your school ConPlan outputs with your key stakeholders and mentioning their valuable inputs and support in extending assistance in case of crisis situations in the schools.

I for one, have personally witnessed these when I attended the presentation of not just 1, not just 2, not just 3, but 4 ConPlans of Mankayan NHS, together with Mankayan CS. 😅 Congrats po sa lahat. More than the compliance, sana Nakita nating lahat Ang kahalagahan Ng dokumento na yan. At sana maging basehan din natin upang Lalo pa nating palakasin Ang mga programa upang maiwasang mangyari Ang ating kinatatakutan at wag nating magamit Ang ConPlan na yan.

Above all, let us commit all our plans to the Lord.

IT IS BETTER TO BE OVER-PREPARED THAN TO CRY OVER LIVES AND PROPERTIES LOST.

𝗛𝗔𝗭𝗘 𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗘𝗧𝗬. As the Cordillera Region experiences more than ten fires (forest and grass fires), DOH-CAR Regional Director Amelita Pangilinan urges the community to keep safe from the haze caused by the fires.

"Be careful. Especially those with lung conditions, the elderly, and infants. The haze can cause breathing irritants and even the eyes. You have to hydrate and wear a mask. Avoid going out if possible. Close the doors and windows of your office/house. And for children, avoid playing outside for the time being."

RD Pangilinan also urged households near forested or grassy areas to remain vigilant and ready protective measures should there be any fire that would break out.

MGA BATA, HANDA NA BA KAYO?

DepEd's Mascot, Ready Kid, is ready to lend a hand to our learners to better understand the importance of knowing what to do during emergency situations like, earthquake.

Tara! samahan natin si Ready Kid ngayong araw sa 3rd Qtr NSED. ☺️

WEATHER FORECAST
Issued at 4:00 PM, 04 September 2023

At 3:00 PM today, a Low Pressure Area (LPA) was estimated based on all available data at 870 km East of Extreme Northern Luzon . Southwest Monsoon affecting the country.

The provinces of Apayao, Abra, and Benguet will have occasional rains due to Southwest Monsoon. Possible flooding or landslides due to moderate to heavy rains

Meanwhile, the rest of Cordillera Administrative Region will have partly cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms due to Southwest Monsoon / Localized Thunderstorms. Possible flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms.

Strong winds blowing from Southwest is prevailing over the region.

The sun will set at 6:06 PM.

Source: DOST-PAGASA

TROPICAL CYCLONE BULLETIN NO. 22
Typhoon “GORING” (SAOLA)
Issued at 5:00 AM, 29 August 2023

TYPHOON GORING MAINTAINS ITS STRENGTH AS IT CONTINUES TO APPROACH THE LUZON STRAIT.

The center of the eye of Typhoon GORING was estimated based on all available data at 220 km East of Aparri, Cagayan. It has a maximum sustained winds of 155 km/h near the center, gustiness of up to 190 km/h, and central pressure of 950 hPa. It is moving North Northwestward at 10 km/h . Strong to typhoon-force winds extend outwards up to 280 km from the center.

TROPICAL CYCLONE WIND SIGNALS (TCWS) IN EFFECT
Signal No. 1: Northern portion of Apayao

HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND AREAS
Heavy Rainfall
Forecast accumulated rainfall for today
• 50-100 mm: Northern portion of Abra
Forecast accumulated rainfall for tomorrow
• 50-100 mm: Apayao, Abra

Forecast rainfall are generally higher in elevated or mountainous areas. Under these conditions, flooding and rain-induced landslides are still expected especially in areas that are highly or very highly susceptible to these hazards as identified in hazard maps and in localities that experienced considerable amounts of rainfall for the past several days.

The enhanced Southwest Monsoon will also bring occasional or monsoon rains over the western portions of Central Luzon, Southern Luzon, and Visayas over the next three days.

GORING is forecast to follow a mainly northwestward or west northwestward path across the Luzon Strait from today until it exits the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) tomorrow evening or Thursday morning. The latest track forecast indicates that the typhoon may pass very close or make landfall in the vicinity of Batanes between tomorrow morning and afternoon (although a slight southward shift in the track forecast may bring the eye and eyewall region of the typhoon to the northern portion of Babuyan Islands).

Outside the PAR region, the typhoon will continue its west northwestward movement for the remainder of Thursday before turning more westward by Friday, increasingly unfavorable conditions over the waters southeast of mainland China will trigger a weakening trend. By the time GORING makes landfall in the vicinity of southeastern China (near Hong Kong/Pearl River Delta area) on Sunday, it will have weakened to minimal typhoon strength.

Considering these developments, the public and disaster risk reduction and management offices concerned are advised to take all necessary measures to protect life and property. Persons living in areas identified to be highly or very highly susceptible to these hazards are advised to follow evacuation and other instructions from local officials.

Source: DOST-PAGASA

TROPICAL CYCLONE BULLETIN NO. 18
Typhoon GORING (SAOLA)
Issued at 5:00 AM, 28 August 2023

GORING WEAKENS INTO A TYPHOON AS IT CONTINUES ITS COUNTER-CLOCKWISE LOOP OVER THE PHILIPPINE SEA

The center of the eye of Typhoon GORING was estimated at 210 km East of Casiguran, Aurora with a maximum sustained winds of 175 km/h near the center, gustiness of up to 215 km/h, and central pressure of 940 hPa.

NO TROPICAL CYCLONE WIND SIGNAL WAS RECORDED FOR CORDILLERA

HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND AREAS

Heavy Rainfall
Forecast accumulated rainfall for tomorrow
-50-100 mm: Apayao

Forecast accumulated rainfall for Wednesday
-50-100 mm: Apayao

Forecast rainfall are generally higher in elevated or mountainous areas. Under these conditions, flooding and raininduced landslides are still expected especially in areas that are highly or very highly susceptible to these hazards as identified in hazard maps and in localities that experienced considerable amounts of rainfall for the past several days.

The Southwest Monsoon enhanced by GORING will bring occasional or monsoon rains over the western portions of Central Luzon, Southern Luzon, and Visayas over the next three days.

TRACK AND INTENSITY OUTLOOK
GORING is forecast to turn generally northeastward and northward today, then generally northwestward tomorrow towards the Bashi Channel and the vicinity of Batanes. On the forecast track, the typhoon will make a close approach (a landfall scenario is not ruled out) to Batanes between Wednesday morning and evening and to the southern portion of Taiwan between Wednesday evening and Thursday morning. Afterwards, it will exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Thursday morning or afternoon and cross the Taiwan Strait before making landfall over southeastern China on Friday evening or on Saturday early morning.

GORING is forecast to slightly weaken further in the next 12 hours due to upwelling of cooler ocean waters and onset of dry air intrusion before re-intensifying as it turns northwestward. It may be upgraded again to super typhoon category by mid tomorrow. GORING may pass close to Batanes at or near its peak intensity. Interaction with the rugged terrain of Taiwan during its close approach will result to a weakening trend beginning on late Wednesday.

Considering these developments, the public and disaster risk reduction and management offices concerned are advised to take all necessary measures to protect life and property. Persons living in areas identified to be highly or very highly susceptible to these hazards are advised to follow evacuation and other instructions from local officials. For heavy rainfall warnings, thunderstorm/rainfall advisories, and other severe weather information specific to your area, please monitor products issued by your local PAGASA Regional Services Division.

Source: DOST - PAGASA

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*TROPICAL CYCLONE BULLETIN NO. 29F*
Severe Tropical Storm “MARING” (KOMPASU)
Issued at 5:00 AM, 13 October 2021

Severe Tropical Storm “MARING” continues to move away from the country.

At 4:00 AM, the center of Severe Tropical Storm “MARING” was estimated based on all available data over 765 km West of Calayan, Cagayan (outside PAR) with maximum sustained winds of 100 km/h near the center, gustiness of up to 125 km/h, and central pressure of 975 hPa. It is moving West northwestward at 30 km/h. Strong winds or higher extend outwards up to 800 km from the center.

All Tropical Cyclone Wind Signals hoisted are now lifted.

Despite weakening trend of forecast rainfall over Northern Luzon in the next 24 hours, the high saturation of soil moisture in these areas due to large amounts of antecedent rainfall meant that flooding (including flash floods) and rain-induced landslides are still likely especially in areas that are highly or very highly susceptible to these hazard as identified in hazard maps even in the event of light to moderate rains.

The storm will continue moving westward over the West Philippine Sea and maintain its strength until it makes landfall in the vicinity of Hainan, China this afternoon or tonight.

With this development and unless a significant change in the forecast scenario occurs, this is the final tropical cyclone
bulletin.

Source: DOST-PAGASA

DAILY WEATHER FORECAST
Issued at 4:00 AM, 11 September 2021

At 3:00 AM today, the center of the eye of Typhoon "KIKO" (CHANTHU) was estimated based on all available data at 90 km East Northeast of Calayan, Cagayan with maximum sustained winds of 215 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 265 km/h. It is moving North Northwestward at 15 km/h. Southwest Monsoon affecting Luzon and Western Visayas.

Meanwhile, Severe Tropical Storm Conson (formerly Jolina) an active tropical cyclone outside PAR is located 1,060 km West of Northern Luzon with maximum sustained winds 100 km/h near the center and gustiness up to 125 km/h. It is moving westward slowly.

The provinces of Apayao, Abra Kalinga will experience rains with gutsy winds due to TY KIKO. Possible flash floods or landslides may occur due to heavy rains. Very light to light damage to structures and vegetation possible due to moderate to strong winds

While the rest of Cordillera Administrative Region will experience monsoon rains due to TY KIKO/ Southwest Monsoon. Possible flash floods or landslides may occur due to heavy to at times intense rains.

Moderate to Strong winds blowing from the Southwest to Northwest will prevail over Extreme Northern Luzon.

Sunrise: 5:45 AM

Source: DOST-PAGASA

Daily Weather Update
Issued at 4:00 AM, 03 August 2021

SYNOPSIS: Southwest Monsoon affecting the country.

TROPICAL CYCLONES OUTSIDE PAR AT 3:00 AM TODAY

TROPICAL DEPRESSION
LOCATION: 3,245 KM EAST NORTHEAST OF EXTREME NORTHERN LUZON (25.5°N, 153.2°E)
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS: 55 KM/H NEAR THE CENTER
GUSTINESS: UP TO 70 KM/H
MOVEMENT: NORTH NORTHWEST AT 25 KM/H

TROPICAL DEPRESSION
LOCATION: 920 KM WEST OF EXTREME NORTHERN LUZON (21.1°N, 113.0°E)
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS: 45 KM/H NEAR THE CENTER
GUSTINESS: UP TO 55 KM/H
MOVEMENT: EAST AT 15 KM/H

Abra, Apayao and Benguet will experience monsoon rains caused by Southwest Monsoon. Possible flash floods or landslides during scattered to widespread moderate to at times heavy rains.

The rest of Cordillera Administrative Region will experience occasional rains caused by Southwest Monsoon. Possible flash floods or landslides during moderate to at times heavy rains.

Moderate to Strong winds blowing from Southwest will prevail over the region.

Sunrise at: 5:40AM

Source: DOST PAGASA

Rainfall Advisory No.17
Issued at: 4:10 AM, 02 Aug 2021

Weather System: Southwest Monsoon

Moderate to occasionally heavy rains is being experienced over portions of Benguet (Baguio,Tuba, and Itogon ).
Meanwhile, light to moderate rains is being experienced over portions of Benguet (Atok , Kapangan, Buguias, LaTrinidad, Mankayan and Tublay ) which may persist for 1-2 hours and may affect nearby areas.
All are advised to take precautionary measures against the impacts associated with these hazards. Residents along mountain slope are advised for possible landslides mudslides, rock slides and flash flood.
Keep monitoring for updates.

SOURCE: NLPRSD-Baguio Station

TROPICAL CYCLONE BULLETIN NO. 31
Issued at 5:00 AM, 24 July 2021

Typhoon “FABIAN” accelerates northward and is now outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility.

At 4:00 AM, the center of the eye of TY “FABIAN” was estimated at 640 km North Northeast of Itbayat, Batanes (outside the PAR) with maximum sustained winds of 140 km/h near the center, gustiness of up to 170 km/h, and central pressure of 960 hPa. It is moving northward at 15 km/h. Strong winds or higher extend outwards up to 620 km from the center.

Under the influence of the Southwest Monsoon being enhanced by “FABIAN”, scattered to widespread monsoon rains will be experienced in the next 24 hours over Cordillera Administrative Region, other areas in Luzon and portions of Western Visayas.

“FABIAN” exited the PAR at 11:00 PM yesterday. It is forecast to gradually accelerate while moving generally northwestward over the East China Sea. On the forecast track, “FABIAN” may make landfall in the vicinity of eastern mainland China on Sunday afternoon or evening.

Gradual weakening is expected beginning tomorrow as “FABIAN” moves closer to the China coast. However, there is an increasing possibility that this typhoon will further weaken as early as today. Nevertheless, “FABIAN” is forecast to rapidly weakening as it moves inland after making landfall over eastern China, eventually leading to its degeneration into a remnant low by Tuesday evening.

Unless re-entry occurs, this is the final bulletin for this tropical cyclone.

Source: DOST-PAGASA

WEATHER FORECAST
Issued at 4:00 AM, 23 July 2021

At 3:00 AM today, the center of Typhoon "FABIAN" (IN-FA) was located at 495 km Northeast of Itbayat, Batanes, with maximum sustained winds of 150 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 185 km/h. It is moving West Northwestward slowly. The Southwest Monsoon is affecting the country.

The Provinces of Abra and Benguet will experience Monsoon rains caused by the Southwest Monsoon. Possible flash floods or landslides may occur due to scattered to widespread moderate to at times heavy rains.

Meanwhile, the rest of the Cordillera Administrative Region will experience cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms caused also by the Southwest Monsoon. Possible flash floods or landslides may occur during moderate to at times heavy rains.

Moderate to strong winds blowing from the Southwest will prevail over the region.

The sun will rise at 5:37 AM.

Source: DOST-PAGASA

TROPICAL CYCLONE BULLETIN NO. 23
Typhoon “FABIAN” (IN-FA) Issued at 5:00 AM, 22 July 2021

The center of the eye of Typhoon “FABIAN” was estimated at 530 km Northeast of Itbayat, Batanes with maximum sustained winds of 150 km/h near the center, gustiness of up to 185 km/h, and central pressure of 955 hPa moving West Southwestward at 10 km/h.

Batanes and Babuyan Islands is under TCWS #1.

“FABIAN” is unlikely to directly bring heavy rainfall in the country throughout the forecast period. Under the influence of the Southwest Monsoon being enhanced by “FABIAN”, monsoon rains will be experienced in the next 24 hours over Ilocos Region, Abra, Benguet, Zambales, Bataan, Tarlac, Pampanga, Bulacan, Metro Manila, Cavite, Batangas, Occidental Mindoro, Oriental Mindoro, Romblon, and the northern portion of Palawan including Calamian and Kalayaan Islands.

In the next 24 hours, under the influence of the enhanced Southwest Monsoon and Typhoon “FABIAN”, rough to very rough seas will be experienced over the northern, western, and eastern seaboards of Luzon (including the areas under TCWS #1).

“FABIAN” will move generally westward or west southwestward today (22 July), then generally north northwestward for the remainder of the forecast period. On the forecast track, the typhoon will pass close or make landfall in the vicinity of Miyako, Yaeyama, and Senkaku Islands in the southern Ryukyu Archipelago on tomorrow (23 July). “FABIAN” is forecast to exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility tomorrow evening or Saturday (24 July) morning. After traversing the East China Sea, “FABIAN” is forecast to make another landfall over the eastern portion of mainland China on Sunday morning (25 July). “FABIAN” is forecast to continue intensifying and reach its peak intensity (155-165 km/h) tomorrow. A weakening trend in its intensity.

Source: DOST-PAGASA

ON THIS DAY: The Cordillera Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council joins the City of Baguio and the Philippines in commemorating the 31st anniversary of the July 16, 1990 Earthquake.
One of the destructive earthquakes recorded in the Philippines is the 1990 July 16 Ms7.8 Luzon Earthquake. On 16 July 1990, the killer earthquake hit and extensively devastated the City of Baguio and surrounding areas in the region. It is, so far, the most destructive earthquake on record within the Cordillera Region.

Kilalanin sina Teacher Edna, Doctor Edu, Kaye, at Sean na makakasama natin sa pangangalap ng importante at totoong impormasyon ukol sa Vaccination Program at COVID-19!

PAANO PANGALAGAAN ANG TAONG MAY COVID-19 SA BAHAY?
Ang sakit na COVID-19 ay may iba't-ibang antas ng mga sintomas, ang pinakamadalas ay yung mga banayad o mild symptoms. Ang mga kasong may mild symptoms ay kayang magpagaling sa bahay!
Sundan ang Home Isolation and Quarantine guide na ito upang mapangalagaan nang mabuti ang mga sintomas ng mild COVID-19! Importanteng masunod ito nang maiwasan ang pagkakahawaan sa bahay at malaman rin kung ano ang mga sintomas na kailangan bantayan!
Pwedeng i-download ang guide sa link na ito: bit.ly/COVID19PHGuide
KAYA NATIN TO! Let's Plus sa COVID-19!

Filipina Champions of Resilience in 38th episode of ‘Stories for a Better Normal’ Series

MANILA, 16 March 2021 — In line with the celebration of the National Women’s Month, Filipina climate resilience leaders will gather virtually to put a spotlight on the innovative work of women in disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation, and in national pandemic recovery on the 38th episode of “Stories for a Better Normal: Pandemic and Climate Change Pathways,” with the topic, “Juana Laban sa Krisis sa Klima at Pandemya: Kaya!”

The episode, hosted by three-term former Senator, now Deputy Speaker Loren Legarda, will air on Thursday, 18 March 2021, 10:00 AM via Facebook Live at facebook.com/CCCPhl and facebook.com/iamlorenlegarda.

Joining the online conversation are women champions of resilience, including Atty. Lesley Jeanne Cordero, Senior Disaster Risk Management Specialist of World Bank; Ms. Maricor Pauline De Guzman, a Climate Reality Leader and UN Volunteers Disaster Risk Reduction Officer of the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF); Ms. Lara Jean Salaysay, a Climate Reality Leader and Project Development Officer of the Department of Education (DepEd); and Ms. Louise Mabulo, United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) Young Champion of the Earth 2019.

In previous episodes, the online series featured different stories of Filipino people from various sectors and regions of the country coping up with the impacts of COVID-19 pandemic and climate crisis.

For this episode, Legarda and guests will highlight the extraordinary roles of ordinary Juanas in the society amid the COVID-19 pandemic, to inspire and empower women and girls to be champions of resilience in their own ways.

“When we empower women to ensure that they are able to adapt to climate and disaster risks and be leaders and active communicators in disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation we do not only prevent them from becoming victims of disasters, but we also allow them to be champions of resilience,” said Legarda, who is a UNISDR Global Champion of Resilience, UNFCCC National Adaptation Plan Champion, and Commissioner of the Global Commission on Adaptation.

As an online discussion to promote health, environmental consciousness, and climate-adaptive practices, "Stories for a Better Normal" aims to change the mindset of individuals, families, and communities by demonstrating ways in which a ‘better normal’ can be realized within our communities.

This online discussion is organized in partnership between the Office of Deputy Speaker Legarda and the Climate Change Commission, with support from the Philippine Commission on Women, Department of Education, Philippine Information Agency, Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities, The Climate Reality Project-Philippines and Mother Earth Foundation. # # #

https://lorenlegarda.com.ph/filipina-champions-of-resilience-in-38th-episode-of-stories-for-a-better-normal-series/