PAGASA has announced that: Typhoon “PEPENG” {PARMA} is still on its predicted track, and I quote:
“…with maximum sustained winds of 195 kph and gustiness of up to 230 kph. It is forecast to move West Northwest at 19 kph.”
Although it is still signal no.1 in the Pampanga area, Tarlac, Bulacan, etc, the strength of this typhoon corresponds to signal n0. 4 already.
This is an EXCERPT FROM THE PAGASA SITE. I would like to post it here for emphasis.
START OF EXCERPT
“PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES: (for signal # 3)
- The disturbance is dangerous to the communities threatened/affected.
- The sea and coastal waters will be very dangerous to all seacrafts.
- Travel is very risky especially by sea and air.
- People are advised to seek shelter in strong buildings, evacuate low-lying areas and to stay away from the coasts and river banks.
- Watch out for the passage of the “eye” of the typhoon indicated by a sudden occurrence of fair weather immediately after very bad weather with very strong winds coming generally from the north.
- When the “eye” of the typhoon hit the community do not venture away from the safe shelter because after one to two hours the worst weather will resume with the very strong winds coming from the south.
- Classes in all levels should be suspended and children should stay in the safety of strong buildings.
- Disaster preparedness and response agencies/organizations are in action with appropriate response to actual emergency.
END OF EXCERPT
In the end, prayer is still the most powerful weapon we could wield against anything.
