HollyHood Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 As I write this, the rain has just started. http://edition.cnn.c...iyan/index.html (CNN) -- Thousands of people in vulnerable areas of the Philippines are being relocated as the strongest storm on the planet so far this year spins toward the country. With sustained winds of 305 kph (190 mph) and gusts as strong as 370 kph (230 mph), Super Typhoon Haiyan was churning across the Western Pacific toward the central Philippines as one of the most intense tropical cyclones ever recorded. Its wind strength makes it equivalent to an exceptionally strong Category 5 hurricane. The storm, known as Yolanda in the Philippines, is expected to still be a super typhoon, with winds in excess of 240 kph (149 mph), when it makes landfall Friday morning in the region of Eastern Visayas. The storm is so large in diameter that clouds from it are affecting two-thirds of the country. Authorities in the region had moved more than 3,800 people to evacuation centers by late Thursday, Maj. Reynaldo Balido of the Philippine Office of Civil Defense said. Most of those relocated live in Tacloban City, which sits on the coast of the island of Leyte and has a population of more than 200,000. In a speech Thursday, President Benigno S. Aquino III warned residents of the "calamity our countrymen will face in these coming days." "Let me repeat myself: This is a very real danger, and we can mitigate and lessen its effects if we use the information available to prepare," he said. The government has three C-130 cargo aircraft ready to respond, as well as 32 planes and helicopters from the air force, the president said. Officials have placed relief supplies in the areas that are expected to get hit, Aquino said. "The effects of this storm can be eased through solidarity," he said. Earthquake survivors vulnerable As it moves across heavily populated areas of the central Philippines, Haiyan's high winds and torrential rain are expected to affect millions of people. The storm system had a diameter of about 800 kilometers (500 miles) as of early Thursday afternoon. The Philippine weather agency, Pagasa, warned more than 30 provinces across the country Thursday to be prepared for possible flash floods and landslides. Schools in many areas canceled classes, emergency services were put on high alert, and airlines canceled flights. Some of the most vulnerable people are those living in makeshift shelters on the central Philippine island of Bohol. Last month, a 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit the island, which lies close to the typhoon's predicted path. The quake killed at least 222 people, injured nearly 1,000 and displaced around 350,000, according to authorities. Beach resort threatened Another island in the storm's likely trajectory is the popular beach resort of Boracay. Some tourists there were cutting their vacations short to get away from the possible danger. Ross Evans, an aviation professional from Florida, said there was "a definite urgency and panic" among the long lines of holidaymakers waiting for boats to get off Boracay on Thursday. Speaking by phone before his flight to Manila took off, he said he felt "horrible" for those who may end up stuck in the storm's path. Evans said he and his travel companions, who are leaving the Philippines two days earlier than planned, "feel very fortunate to have the ability to make arrangements to be safe." Situated near an area of the Pacific Ocean where tropical cyclones form, the Philippines regularly suffers severe storm damage. An average of 20 typhoons hit the archipelagic nation every year, and several of those cause serious damage. In December 2012, Typhoon Bopha wreaked widespread devastation on the southern Philippine island of Mindanao. The storm, the most powerful to hit the country that year, is estimated to have killed as many as 1,900 people. May Janhova bless my country in such difficult times. Amen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bu. Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Stay safe!!! Hopefully the damage will be minimal. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotboy06 Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 *prays to Janhova for new music your safety* 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeJoe Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 *prays to Janhova for new music your safety* BYE!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyna â™” Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Stay safe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwistedEleganceâ„¢ Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Good luck and be safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSimba Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Be safe. I hope you aren't too affected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyHood Posted November 7, 2013 Author Share Posted November 7, 2013 Thanks everyone! It's calm as of the moment but I guess this is the calm before the storm! *prays to Janhova for new music your safety* Bitch! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bu. Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 How you doing so far? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock & Roll Hall of Game Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Be safe!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escapade Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 =( Stay safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downeaznboi Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Please be safe. Its going after Vietnam and Laos next Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kishi Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 I send my love to P.I. and the entire Southeast Asian region...I hope everyone is safe. I have a lot of friends from P.I. and I know that the country has been hit with a lot of natural disasters, so I wish them well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyHood Posted November 9, 2013 Author Share Posted November 9, 2013 My wig is still intact! Thankfully we just experienced strong winds and we weren't really affected that much. Not true for those living in the Eastern part of my country. I'm seeing news and the typhoon totally destroyed everything in its path. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwistedEleganceâ„¢ Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Glad you're safe. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyHood Posted November 9, 2013 Author Share Posted November 9, 2013 Not really in the mood to play Survivor games here; just went through a real one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bu. Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 I was watching the news and saw the devastation . I hope you're safe and sound and haven't been affected too much. PS please forgive my ignorance last night. I didn't even stop to think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kishi Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 I never realized almost 100 million people live in the Philippines!! According to an article from CBS News, over 1700 people are confirmed dead, the estimated death toll might soar to 10000, and 10 million people were affected. Read here: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-202_162-57611886/philippines-typhoon-victims-beg-for-help-as-aid-slowly-trickles-in/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bu. Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 This is absolutely awful . My heart goes out to all those that are affected by this. RIP to the people that have lost their lives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyHood Posted November 13, 2013 Author Share Posted November 13, 2013 This whole event is surreal. I have friends whose relatives and friends are still missing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted November 13, 2013 Share Posted November 13, 2013 Sorry to hear that - I hope that they will be found. Really glad you're ok. The devastation there is unreal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyHood Posted November 15, 2013 Author Share Posted November 15, 2013 Janet, sis, thank you for this but support your fans too by releasing a new album! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SloLove Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Seriously in my prayers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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