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Tuesday, December 5, 2006

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NDCC MEDIA UPDATE


NDCC MEDIA UPDATE


Typhoon “Reming“ (Durian)


Releasing Officer:
GLENN J RABONZA
Administrator, OCD and
Executive Officer, NDCC
DATE: 05 December 2006 as of 12:00 NN


Source: OCD Regional Centers, LGUs, DOTC, DPWH, DSWD, DOH-HEMS
With the declaration of the State of National Calamity by Her Excellency President
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, the Philippine government through the National Disaster
Coordinating Council is now receiving offers of assistance from international
humanitarian communities - foreign governments, aid agencies and the United
Nations. The following are agencies, foreign governments and aid agencies who
have signified to provide assistance in response to the call of the Philippine
government:
• JICA - Jap¥20,000,000 or PhP 9.0 M (tents, blankets, generators, water
tanks/containers)
• AUS-AID - Aus$ 1.0 million
• Malaysia –1 C-130 load (about 20 tons) of emergency relief supplies
(medicines, food and non-food items)
• Singapore –relief supplies such as food, tents, blankets, sleeping bags and
medicines arrived in two batches via Singapore Airlines
• UN-OCHA – US$ 1.0-2.0 million for the local purchase of emergency relief
supplies
• Canada - $1 Million ($500,000 thru the International Federation of Red Cross
and Red Crescent Societies to assist with emergency and temporary shelter,
non-food items, water and sanitation; $500,000 thru the Canada Fund for Local
Initiatives to support local organizations in facilitating the recovery of affected
households and addressing future disaster preparedness needs)
• Saipan (Filipino Community)- cash donations and 20 footer container
consisting of food and clothing which will be arriving this afternoon
• US Agency for International Development (USAID) will provide $250,000.00
as immediate cash assistance to relief organizations to procure emergency
commodities such as blankets, mosquito nets, plastic mats and cooking utensils.
This US assistance will also help finance the distribution of seeds to families
whose crops were damaged by the typhoon as food for work program in Albay
and further support local government efforts to clear roads and drainage
infrastructure of debris. A relief flight carrying US provided supplies such as
plastic sheeting for shelter, water containers and family hygiene kits is also
expected later this week
• Republic of Korea – US$ 100,000 cash humanitarian assistance to the ongoing
relief and rescue efforts
• Indonesia - 2 C-130 military aircraft arrived in Legaspi City with 25 tons cargo
such as: 8 tons assorted medicines; 4 tons infant food; 20,400 kgs food,
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canned goods and sardines; 6,000 bottles sweet soy sauce; 6,000 bottles chili
sauce; 1,800 bottles cooking oil; 200 boxes instant noodles; 290 boxes
oatmeal; 1,100 cartons biscuits; and clothing such as 3,000 pcs women, 3,000
pcs children and 3,000 pcs men’s wears amounting to Rupia 1,168,614,840
(PhP 6,310,520.14)
• Telecoms Sans Frontiere – Two delegates will be deployed to Catanduanes
for the establishment of back-up communications in the area
• UNICEF – sent an assessment team yesterday to Albay and provided 4,000
family packs consisting of rice, canned goods, mattress, blankets) and
medicines.
The Philippine National Red Cross has been receiving foreign assistance after
it has issued international appeal for humanitarian assistance through the
International Federation of Red Cross
SITUATION OVERVIEW
Effects
A. Affected Population (Tab A)
• Affected Population – 334,567 families or 1,543,778 persons in 1,738
barangays of the 125 municipalities and 10 cities in 13 provinces of Regions
IV-A, IV-B and V
• Evacuees – 16,952 families or 82,915 persons in 29 designated evacuation
centers
B. Casualties (Tab B)
• Dead - 526 (Region IV-A, IV-B, V)
• Injured - 1,000 (Region IV-A, IV-B, V)
• Missing - 740 (Region IV-A, V)
C. Damages
• Damaged Houses – 76,247 totally and 153,872 partially (Tab C)
• Damage to Properties – PhP 608,350,867.90 (Tab D)
(Infrastructure-PhP 357,350,000.00; Agriculture – PhP 251,000,867.90)
OVERVIEW OF RESPONSE/CONSEQUENCE MANAGEMENT
A. Search and Retrieval Operations
Search and retrieval operations continue in Padang, Legaspi City, Busay, Daraga
and Guinobatan, Albay conducted by PDMC- SOLERT (11-man team); PMSEA
(50-man team); Lafayette Mining Corporation (50-man diggers/rescuers); AFP
elements under SOLCOM (70 man team composed of PCG, Task Force Tiwasay,
901st Bde, 65 IB, CRS-AFP, SMOU, 2IB, 42IB, 31IB, 9ID and EBn); 9ID medical
team, PRO-5, LGU Bulan, TNF and Rescue Inc, Kabalikat CiviCom, Makati
Rescue, 505th PAF, PHK9SAR, Leighton Contractors, Benguet Mining Corporation
(12-man team) and Subic Bay team (30-man team). Miners from ATLAS
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Consolidated Mining Corporation (12-man team) were deployed in Rawis, Legaspi
City.
A team of PNP recruits and NDCC –OCD rescue van was dispatched to Rawis,
Legaspi City
The Spanish Rescue team was deployed to Maipon and San Francisco,
Guinobatan , Albay with K-9 unit to conduct search in the area.
Relief and Recovery Efforts
Relief and recovery efforts of the government continue with various
donations coming from the national and local government agencies, local
government units, non-government organizations and international donors.
NDCC –OCD
• Facilitated the release of 8,450 sacks of rice worth P 7,182,500.00: 1,750 sacks
for Region IV-A, 1,600 sacks for Region IV-B and 5,100 sacks for Region V
(Tab E)
• Facilitated acceptance of offers of assistance from local and international
humanitarian communities - foreign governments, aid agencies and the United
Nations
• Facilitated the airlift of relief goods, manpower and equipment to Virac,
Catanduanes and Legaspi City, Albay via C-130:
 1st sortie – 22 tons of relief/ food stuff from DSWD, medicines and cadaver
bags from DOH; and relief goods from PNRC
 2nd sortie – 30 tons of relief/food stuff from DSWD, CARITAS, ABOITIZ I
and 10 sacks lime from PAF
 3rd sortie - Spanish medical team (3-man) with 1 dog, 10- man medical
team from Philippine Medical Association, PNRC medical team, 4,000 lbs of
relief goods from ABS-CBN, 3,224 lbs of medicines, cadaver bags and
chlorine from HEMS-DOH and 7,500 kgs. tents, mattresses, food packs,
candles and used clothing from DSWD
 4th sortie - transported non–food items such as tents, mattresses and towels
from DSWD, 5-man medical team with medicines from the National Center
for Mental Health and a communication team from SMART Communications
 5th sortie . transported water purifier/treatment (6,600 lbs) from Manila
Water , partial release of DSWD canned goods such as 15 boxes maling, ,
24 boxes argenyina corned beef, 10 cartes of candles ; nonfood items from
Operation Blessing consisting of 2,000 pieces religious books, medical
supplies and 1 parachute.
DSWD
• Provided relief assistance (food and non-food commodities) to the LGUs of
Region IV-A (Quezon, Batangas and Laguna) worth P6,208,255.30; Region IVB
(Marinduque, Occidental Mindoro and Oriental Mindoro) worth P1,695,003.54;
and Region V (Camarines Sur, Masbate, Albay, Camarines Norte, Catanduanes
and Sorsogon) worth P7, 086,848.00
• Provided 180 set tents, 650 pieces mattress, 108 bundles towel (700 pieces) for
priority areas in Albay
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• Provided assistance to affected local government units (LGUs) on rapid
assessment, monitoring and reporting, relief distribution and evacuation center
management
• Assessment of the injured victims, survivors and the bereaved families of the
dead for medical, burial and other forms of assistance
• Resource networking/mobilization with local and international donors
• Mobilized a 13-man QRT to assist in disaster operations; conduct of stress
debriefing to the survivors, injured and bereaved families of the dead; and
provision of other forms of assistance
• Facilitated acceptance of donations (local and international)
DOH-NCMH
• Provided 62 boxes medicines (850 kgs) worth PhP 474,976.82 with a 5-man
medical team for priority areas in Albay
• Conducted site assessment at Barangay Padang, Legaspi City in coordination
with Public Safety Office for the establishment of mobile clinic
Region IV-B
• PDCC Oriental Mindoro set up a Coordination Center at the Provincial Capitol in
Calapan to monitor all incoming donations intended for Mindoro Provinces
• DOH IV-B provided assorted medicines in the affected provinces
• PNRC Mindoro Chapter provided food assistance to 750 families affected in
Naujan, Oriental Mindoro
Private Sector and Civil Society
• PNRC Legaspi City provided assorted packs of relief goods in Daraga, Albay
consisting of 5 kilos rice, noodles and sardines.
• CBN- ASIA - provided 150 boxes sardines, 209 boxes noodles, 60 bags sugar,
300 bags rice, and 3,00 pcs bible to 3,000 families in Catanduanes
• ABS-CBN provided 80 bags at 20 family packs per bag to the victims of the
municipalities of Virac and Bato, Catanduanes (at 40 bags each municipality)
• SMART Communications provided 10 mobile phones to OCDRC 5
• As of December 5, 2006, the GLOBE Telecom is offering Libreng Tawag in
Daraga Municipal Hall, Daraga, Albay; Provincial Capitol, Legaspi City ,
Albay and Naga City, Camarines Sur. Globe Telecom will continue to
provide assistance to the people of Bicol Region while power and
communications in the region are still cut off
• GMA Kapuso Foundation provided assorted relief goods to Calapan City,
Oriental Mindoro transported by the Philippine Navy via Patrol Ship PS-70
RDCC V
• Coordinated with concerned agencies and other organizations regarding the
NDCC Meeting which will be held at PRO V, Camp Ola, Legaspi City
• RDCC V-OCD Team with Sec. Defensor and Sec. Andaya conducted an aerial
survey in Guinobatan, Tabaco and Sto. Domingo to further assess situation in
those areas
• Facilitated transport/delivery of relief goods in the affected areas
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• Coordinated the transport of 2 sets generator and rescue van from the 51st EBDE
PA
• OCD 5 distributed 50 sacks of rice in MDCC Guinobatan, Albay; coordinated
with DOH re arrival of NBI Forensic team for disaster victims identification and
coordinated with TOG re request of DOH for one chopper to deliver medicines
to PHO Catanduanes
• Task Force Mayon Alfa conducted medical mission in Padang, Legaspi City
C. Humanitarian Assistance
• The estimated cost of assistance provided by NDCC, DSWD, DOH, LGUs,
NGOs and other GOs amounted to P30,556,323.11
NDCC Rice Assistance (8,450 sacks Rice) P 7,182,500.00
DSWD (assorted relief goods) 20,201,346.84
DOH (medicines & cadaver bags) 747,451.27
LGUs 1,503,.620.00
NGOs and Other GOs 1,351,800.00
D Status of Lifelines
• Power services of Marinduque Electric Cooperatives in Region IV-B – 70% cut
off. Task Group from Batangas 1 and 2 will assist in the restoration
PRIORITY NEEDS and REQUIREMENTS
• Water and Sanitation Hygiene (WASH) - drinking water, water purifier, purifying
tablets and water containers
• Health - medical teams, medicines, anti-tetanus vaccine for Catanduanes
• Food -ready-to-eat–food, relief goods, canned goods, 1,000 sacks of rice for
Catanduanes
• Non-food Items (NFI) - blankets, mattresses, candles, mosquito nets, cooking
utensils (frying pan and kettle), gas stoves, clothing (children, ladies and men’s
wear)
• Emergency Shelter – tarpaulin tents good for 2,000-3,000 households in
Catanduanes, GI sheets and construction materials
• Logistics and Communications - internet access, generator sets and water
purification system
NDCC PRIORITY ACTIONS
• To coordinate the receipt of offers of assistance from the international
humanitarian community and local donors;
• Sustain emergency relief operations in all critical and affected areas;
• To formulate and develop the early recovery plan (beyond relief) in areas
affected by TYs Milenyo, Paeng and Reming
AREAS DECLARED UNDER STATE OF CALAMITY
• Provinces of Albay (still in effect since Typhoon “Milenyo”), Marinduque and
Camarines Sur
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Tuesday, November 28, 2006

DENGUE REMINDER FROM K110


Definition

Dengue fever is a flu-like viral illness that is passed to humans through the bite of a mosquito. Children and infants who become infected with one of the causative viruses may have no symptoms or only a minor, flu-like illness. Adults who become infected may develop a more severe, even life-threatening illness. Because this illness may lead to potentially severe complications, you should contact your doctor immediately if you suspect that you have dengue fever. Causes There are four types of dengue viruses that can cause this illness. The viruses are carried by Aedes mosquitoes. When an infected mosquito bites a human, the virus enters the individual’s bloodstream and may cause illness. The infection is not passed between humans. Risk Factors The following factors increase your chances of developing dengue fever. If you have any of these risk factors, tell your doctor: Travel to tropical or subtropical areas, such as: *Africa *India *Southeast Asia and China *Middle East *Countries in the Caribbean and Central and South America *Australia *Locations in the Central and South Pacific Symptoms If you experience any of these symptoms do not assume it is due to dengue fever. These symptoms may be caused by other, less serious health conditions. Symptoms of dengue fever may include: *Headaches *Severe pain behind the eyes *Fever, chills *Red throat *Nasal congestion *Muscle pain *Bone pain *Skin symptoms: *Reddened skin *Increased sensitivity of skin to touch *Skin rash *Purple spots on the skin *Loss of appetite *Nausea *Vomiting *Liver and spleen enlargement *Hepatitis *Bad taste in the mouth *Minor bleeding from gums, nosebleeds, blood in urine and stool *During recovery: *Low energy *Fatigue *Depression A severe complication of dengue fever is called dengue hemorrhagic fever-dengue shock syndrome. If you have this syndrome, you may develop: *Dangerously low blood pressure *Weak pulse *Abdominal pain *Sweatiness *Pale or blue skin and lips *Uncontrolled bleeding (hemorrhage) from gums, nose, urinary, and/or *gastrointestinal tract Diagnosis Your doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history, recent travel to areas known to harbor dengue fever, and perform a physical exam. Your primary care physician may refer you to a specialist in infectious diseases. Tests may include the following blood tests: Antibody tests to see if your body is producing substances that fight the dengue fever viruses Reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction test (RT-PCR) to determine the presence and quantity of virus present in the bloodstream Treatment Talk with your doctor about the best treatment plan for you. There are no medications available that can cure dengue fever. Treatment addresses the symptoms and attempts to avoid potential complications. Possible treatments include: Bed RestYou will need to get extra rest while you recover from your illness. Adequate HydrationYou should drink a lot of beverages (such as sports drinks) to help replace fluids, sugars, and salts lost during the illness. If you are unable to drink enough, you may need to receive intravenous fluids through a needle in your arm. Medications to Decrease Fever and PainYou may use acetaminophen (Tylenol) to treat fever and pain. Do not use aspirin, because it may increase the risk of bleeding.

Prevention

1. To help reduce your chances of getting dengue fever, take the following steps when traveling in areas where dengue fever is common:

2. Try to spend your time in locations that are protected by good screens or are air-conditioned. 3. Wear long-sleeved shirts and pants, as well as socks and shoes.

4. Use insect repellants (preferably those containing DEET) on your skin and your clothing.

5. Either stay inside or take extra precautions during the times of day when mosquitoes are most likely to bite (early morning and late afternoon/early evening).

6. Because mosquitoes breed in standing water, do not leave standing water in buckets, flowers pots, or other containers.
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