Preparing for the Storm
By @acelawrites
@acelawrites (19272)
Philippines
September 12, 2018 10:52pm CST
Last night I saw on television how the people of Batanes Island, on the northernmost part of the Philippines were preparing for the super typhoon.
Batanes is situated on the typhoon path, meaning it is always visited by strong typhoons that's why the people there have houses made of thick concrete or rocks from the sea, built low, and with small windows and doors. The people there have adopted so well in such stormy situations. They know what to do and I could rarely hear if there were typhoon victims there during the past years, and even of long ago.
I admire their tenacity and the cooperation among the people there to survive such a harsh condition.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
13 Sep 18
We hope it won't be devastating like the storm Yolanda!
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@rsa101 (40987)
• Philippines
13 Sep 18
They are indeed used to that being hit by typhoons. But this one is different it’s so big that looks like it can swallow the whole island of Luzon. I was surprised even that Bikol region which is the southern most part of luzon island is tag as signal no 1. Usually when typhoon hits Batanes, Bikol region is spared already.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
13 Sep 18
The coming storm covers a very wide area; yes, it is very unusual because even Bicol region already have a storm signal; unlike before when storm only covers a small area in our country.
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@rsa101 (40987)
• Philippines
13 Sep 18
@acelawrites Yes usually when it hits northern Luzon, Bicol is usually spared from being hit. But now it seems like they are still Signal #1 very strange indeed.
@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
13 Sep 18
I've seen from a documentary on TV that the people of Batanes are always with foodstuff on hand for long periods when they are cut off from the rest of the country. And yes, their houses are made of rock and concrete which are a meter to a meter and a half thick. I think flights to the island is only twice a week too.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
13 Sep 18
Maybe the flights are cancelled till the storm clears; tourists there were advised not to go out of their hotels.
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@ilocosboy (45155)
• Philippines
13 Sep 18
Ivatans have been resilient since then and their experiences really teach them what to do during and after the storm. Their house are sturdy as before and designed against any typhoons.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
13 Sep 18
They are very resilient; they have adopted practical ways to survive strong typhoons.
@ilocosboy (45155)
• Philippines
13 Sep 18
We are resilient my friend, we will pass this storm.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
14 Sep 18
Thanks, we are reparing although our place will not be hit directly by the storm.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
18 Sep 18
It is a beautiful place; with beautiful people! I love their "honesty shop," though I haven't been there!
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@Letranknight2015 (52665)
• Philippines
15 Sep 18
Well, they got no choice but to adapt and make sure they survive the storm.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
13 Sep 18
They knew how to survive strong typhoons; they are very resilient.
