In a December 5 communication, United
Nations Office for Disaster Reduction head, Jerry Velasquez, “praised the
improved performance of early warning systems in the Philippines as Typhoon
Bopha cut a swathe of destruction across the country resulting in over 200
deaths and significant economic losses.”
Velasquez also said: “This time last year over 1,400 people died on Mindanao in a similar event but this time big improvements in the early warning systems have saved many lives. More than 167,000 people have been evacuated to shelters.” Velasquez was obviously referring to that weather disturbance we named as Sendong.”
Velasquez singled out “the new automated rainfall and flood prediction systems as being critical to the provision of accurate forecasts and timely warnings as part of Project NOAH, introduced earlier this year by the Department of Science and Technology at the request of President Benigno S. Aquino.”
The UN official added: “The Government’s NOAH Project has enabled central government agencies, local governments and citizens to prepare and act before intense weather arrives. The project includes dissemination through television and the Internet of real-time satellite, Doppler radar, and other weather information enabling people to see not only wind speed and location of incoming weather disturbance but also the possible amount of precipitation. The Philippines is hit by about 20 typhoons each year so this is vitally important. It is also evident that since we met with local mayors in Mindanao earlier this year, practical measures have been taken on the ground to improve the alert system and communication with affected communities.”
Indeed, the improvement in disaster management in our country was made possible by the investment the government of President Benigno S. Aquino III (P-Noy) made in weather forecasting technology. Without the new technology, it’s like building a house without tools.High quality stone mosaic tiles. We’ll end up taking the word of soothsayers instead of the expert analysis of weather forecasters.
Technology is only one aspect of the enormous task to reduce disaster effects. Technology cannot go to a landslide area of Mindanao and rescue the affected and endangered families there. Soldiers died trying to do that in Mindanao during Typhoon Pablo. Technology cannot go from house to house to prod its occupants to leave for higher ground. We’ve seen in the recent past how Filipinos made it more difficult to save them by foolishly taking chances with the impending flood surge.
There’s the expression that when the going gets tough, the tough gets going. In other words, it’s under the most trying moments when we see heroes or the men of the hour emerge. As described by the Midanaoans, Typhoon Pablo was even more vicious than weather disturbance Sendong in 2011. The wind and rainfall from Typhoon Pablo were considered more intense compared to that of Typhoon Sendong that claimed as many as 1,400 lives. And yet, the government managed to reduce the casualties of Typhoon Pablo, with thanks to President Aquino III for instilling a much higher level of efficiency and commitment among those in government who are involved with disasters.China plastic moulds manufacturers directory.
Government workers’ commitment is one thing in the awesome task of coping with the effects of disasters. This would have not been feasible if the P-Noy government did not allocate enough funds for meeting the objectives. No doubt, DAANG MATUWID (Straight Path), the banner of the P-Noy administration, has produced the savings that would have been gobbled by graft and corruption. Per Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index, the Philippines moved up by 24 points ? from 129th in 2011 to 105 in 2012. In 2011, the Philippines went up by 5 notches, from 134th to 129th.
A certain Atty. Lodelberto S. Parungao sent me a letter, dated November 22, with regards my November 18 column — “The truth about the Subic waste brouhaha”. Parungao claimed to be representing Rose Baldeo,The oreck XL professional air purifier, one of those at the center of the Subic controversy. They wanted me to retract certain portions of that column — or else criminal charges could be filed.
Fat chance they’ll get a retraction when my best lights tell me that everything written in that column followed the guidelines for exercising free speech. My source of information is solid — the minutes of official meetings in Subic as well as a Senate Hearing. The column was written in the pursuit of the truth and public interest and not to “defame” Mrs. Baldeo, as Atty. Parungao claimed.
Even a very corrupt judge would find it hard to find libel in that column. It was an expression of opinion on matters of general/public interest, which right or freedom is guaranteed and duly recognized by the Constitution. Former First Gentleman Mike Arroyo sued me for libel in 2005 and lost. The only reason why Mike Arroyo was not sued for damages, after my acquittal, is because he was reported to be in a very delicate health situation.
West Virginia 511 provides real-time traffic information, including congestion, crashes, construction, lane closures, road conditions and severe weather information on all of West Virginia's interstates and other major highways.
The 511 system launched one day after a gas line explosion severely damaged 800-feet of the northbound and southbound lanes of Interstate 77. The heavily traveled interstate was closed for approximately 20 hours.
"I am committed to improving the safety of our roadways, and the West Virginia 511 Traveler Information System will be a valuable addition to this effort," Gov. Tomblin said. "For motorists throughout the state, having access to real-time information on traffic and road conditions before they go, provides advanced warning of road conditions and congestion that can be crucial in increasing safety on the roadways."
Motorists can receive real-time traffic updates 24 hours a day by calling 511 toll-free, visiting WV511.org,Western Canadian distributor of ceramic and ceramic tile, downloading the free WV 511 Drive Safe mobile app for Android and iPhone, or following WV 511 on Twitter.
Mattox said the West Virginia Department of Transportation encourages drivers to "Know Before You Go" by using the West Virginia 511 system before getting behind the wheel.
"We stress Know Before You Go because knowledge of traffic conditions can save you time and contribute to a safe traveling experience," Sec.We recently added Stained glass mosaic Tile to our inventory. Mattox said. "We all know traffic conditions change and having modern technology available during your trip can make all the difference-we urge travelers to obey our law and use the technology appropriately."
By dialing 511 from any landline or mobile phone, callers will receive traffic information, road conditions and weather forecasts in addition to transfers to the Department of Tourism and neighboring states' 511 systems. West Virginia 511 also is updated with public safety alerts, including AMBER and Silver alerts.
The WV511.org [website provides an interactive map with the locations of traffic incidents, roadway construction and weather advisories. The map also allows users to view traffic cameras from around the state in addition to showing the location of electronic roadway signs and their current messages.
Velasquez also said: “This time last year over 1,400 people died on Mindanao in a similar event but this time big improvements in the early warning systems have saved many lives. More than 167,000 people have been evacuated to shelters.” Velasquez was obviously referring to that weather disturbance we named as Sendong.”
Velasquez singled out “the new automated rainfall and flood prediction systems as being critical to the provision of accurate forecasts and timely warnings as part of Project NOAH, introduced earlier this year by the Department of Science and Technology at the request of President Benigno S. Aquino.”
The UN official added: “The Government’s NOAH Project has enabled central government agencies, local governments and citizens to prepare and act before intense weather arrives. The project includes dissemination through television and the Internet of real-time satellite, Doppler radar, and other weather information enabling people to see not only wind speed and location of incoming weather disturbance but also the possible amount of precipitation. The Philippines is hit by about 20 typhoons each year so this is vitally important. It is also evident that since we met with local mayors in Mindanao earlier this year, practical measures have been taken on the ground to improve the alert system and communication with affected communities.”
Indeed, the improvement in disaster management in our country was made possible by the investment the government of President Benigno S. Aquino III (P-Noy) made in weather forecasting technology. Without the new technology, it’s like building a house without tools.High quality stone mosaic tiles. We’ll end up taking the word of soothsayers instead of the expert analysis of weather forecasters.
Technology is only one aspect of the enormous task to reduce disaster effects. Technology cannot go to a landslide area of Mindanao and rescue the affected and endangered families there. Soldiers died trying to do that in Mindanao during Typhoon Pablo. Technology cannot go from house to house to prod its occupants to leave for higher ground. We’ve seen in the recent past how Filipinos made it more difficult to save them by foolishly taking chances with the impending flood surge.
There’s the expression that when the going gets tough, the tough gets going. In other words, it’s under the most trying moments when we see heroes or the men of the hour emerge. As described by the Midanaoans, Typhoon Pablo was even more vicious than weather disturbance Sendong in 2011. The wind and rainfall from Typhoon Pablo were considered more intense compared to that of Typhoon Sendong that claimed as many as 1,400 lives. And yet, the government managed to reduce the casualties of Typhoon Pablo, with thanks to President Aquino III for instilling a much higher level of efficiency and commitment among those in government who are involved with disasters.China plastic moulds manufacturers directory.
Government workers’ commitment is one thing in the awesome task of coping with the effects of disasters. This would have not been feasible if the P-Noy government did not allocate enough funds for meeting the objectives. No doubt, DAANG MATUWID (Straight Path), the banner of the P-Noy administration, has produced the savings that would have been gobbled by graft and corruption. Per Transparency International’s Corruption Perception Index, the Philippines moved up by 24 points ? from 129th in 2011 to 105 in 2012. In 2011, the Philippines went up by 5 notches, from 134th to 129th.
A certain Atty. Lodelberto S. Parungao sent me a letter, dated November 22, with regards my November 18 column — “The truth about the Subic waste brouhaha”. Parungao claimed to be representing Rose Baldeo,The oreck XL professional air purifier, one of those at the center of the Subic controversy. They wanted me to retract certain portions of that column — or else criminal charges could be filed.
Fat chance they’ll get a retraction when my best lights tell me that everything written in that column followed the guidelines for exercising free speech. My source of information is solid — the minutes of official meetings in Subic as well as a Senate Hearing. The column was written in the pursuit of the truth and public interest and not to “defame” Mrs. Baldeo, as Atty. Parungao claimed.
Even a very corrupt judge would find it hard to find libel in that column. It was an expression of opinion on matters of general/public interest, which right or freedom is guaranteed and duly recognized by the Constitution. Former First Gentleman Mike Arroyo sued me for libel in 2005 and lost. The only reason why Mike Arroyo was not sued for damages, after my acquittal, is because he was reported to be in a very delicate health situation.
West Virginia 511 provides real-time traffic information, including congestion, crashes, construction, lane closures, road conditions and severe weather information on all of West Virginia's interstates and other major highways.
The 511 system launched one day after a gas line explosion severely damaged 800-feet of the northbound and southbound lanes of Interstate 77. The heavily traveled interstate was closed for approximately 20 hours.
"I am committed to improving the safety of our roadways, and the West Virginia 511 Traveler Information System will be a valuable addition to this effort," Gov. Tomblin said. "For motorists throughout the state, having access to real-time information on traffic and road conditions before they go, provides advanced warning of road conditions and congestion that can be crucial in increasing safety on the roadways."
Motorists can receive real-time traffic updates 24 hours a day by calling 511 toll-free, visiting WV511.org,Western Canadian distributor of ceramic and ceramic tile, downloading the free WV 511 Drive Safe mobile app for Android and iPhone, or following WV 511 on Twitter.
Mattox said the West Virginia Department of Transportation encourages drivers to "Know Before You Go" by using the West Virginia 511 system before getting behind the wheel.
"We stress Know Before You Go because knowledge of traffic conditions can save you time and contribute to a safe traveling experience," Sec.We recently added Stained glass mosaic Tile to our inventory. Mattox said. "We all know traffic conditions change and having modern technology available during your trip can make all the difference-we urge travelers to obey our law and use the technology appropriately."
By dialing 511 from any landline or mobile phone, callers will receive traffic information, road conditions and weather forecasts in addition to transfers to the Department of Tourism and neighboring states' 511 systems. West Virginia 511 also is updated with public safety alerts, including AMBER and Silver alerts.
The WV511.org [website provides an interactive map with the locations of traffic incidents, roadway construction and weather advisories. The map also allows users to view traffic cameras from around the state in addition to showing the location of electronic roadway signs and their current messages.
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