Prioritization In Times of Typhoon
By Shavkat
@Shavkat (141906)
Philippines
January 29, 2016 10:26am CST
In the tropical islands of the Philippines, we always experience strong typhoons. The country is always in the headline around the globe. It breaks my heart to see the devastating news on television. The strong typhoon usually damaged a lot of places in the country. Personally, I think the tragic incidence have been less if the local people and government were more prepared. It has been the common situations that always struck the Philippines. There should have better ways in preventing these damages by this time. The reinforcement needs to be improved. Preparedness for the typhoon should not be prioritize but also the public. The local people should be aware and well-informed about what to do before, during and after the catastrophic typhoon.
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@louievill (28846)
• Philippines
29 Jan 16
I'm a prepper. I prepare for myself and my family, my brother is also like me and a buddy who thinks the same so we have a plan in case something hits us,
I wish all Filipinos have prepper mentality which is not the case, most are just happy go lucky until another natural disaster then blame the Government, blame everything else except themselves by not being prepared. In fairness our Government also helps but just partly, the rest is corruption, grandstanding and politics, sorry but that's my personal feeling.
Yes always include prayer because you cannot prepare 100%
Yes always include prayer because you cannot prepare 100%
@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
29 Jan 16
I hear about the typhoons in the Philippines and always pray all is well for the people. It seems that Japan, the USA and around the Philippines always make the news with the approaching storms.p
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@louievill (28846)
• Philippines
29 Jan 16
@MarymargII st least Japan and the U.S. have a Government that could better provide for the people but despite this Katrina and the Tsunami still proved to be a match. If you live in the Philippines, it's wiser to make preparations for yourself, yes we are learning especially after Ondoy and Yolanda but still a long way to go.
Thanks for praying for us, we do pray a lot too for the U.S ,Americas,(Canada included). and Japan, most Filipinos have relatives in the U.S., anything that affects it affects us like the global financial crisis. We also pray a lot too for America's global leadership
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@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
30 Jan 16
@louievill In times, we really need to be prepared and anticipate the possibilities. It is a good thing that you have such initiatives and can also influenced others.
@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
30 Jan 16
the problem with some of our countrymen, they just leave their homes if the flood waters are reaching the top of their houses. they stay because they fear their properties will be stolen by others.
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@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
30 Jan 16
@ridingbet I must agree on this. Despite the effort of the government officials. However, they can still be given the awareness that there is available settlement areas once being displaced to their homes.
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@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
30 Jan 16
@ridingbet That's really scary situation. If you stay on the roof tops, I think it so frightening experience. I had also experience some floods in the low land areas.
@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
30 Jan 16
@Shavkat our city is the catch basin of the flood waters, and this was presented on FB about the flood reaching the bridge. there are areas where the residents can stay when their houses are under water. But still, many do not leave their homes and instead stay at the roof tops.
@sparial02 (858)
• India
30 Jan 16
I hope You get an advance update about the climate change to prepare yourself with the devastating Storm. But Honestly, In our place, we never faced anything like that. When i see the videos of tornado, tyfoon etc, it gave me chills. You know people who suffer this kinda natural disaster and somehow learn to survive that, For me They are god. I feel Like Can You Believe that? The things that we never experienced, These guys suffered from it every year, Am sorry i never want to experience that and i hope this things never comes to anyone. All i just want to say God always with you. I hope everything become good.
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@Shavkat (141906)
• Philippines
30 Jan 16
@sparial02 It is really a scary thing whenever people experience such situation. There are times that we cannot control such disaster. However, there is always having the awareness before this typhoon touched the land of my country.
