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MaGraham
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USA
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 Posted - 09 November 2013 : 10:05:40
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I have no idea if he's in the area hit by the typhoon but this is what the news is saying:
"Philippine Red Cross tells Reuters that early estimates put the death toll at 1,000 in one coastal city alone after one of the most powerful typhoons on record devastates the country."
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Webbo
Average Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 09 November 2013 : 13:04:55
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Heck, heard the news reports but only just realised he's in that area of the world 
Hope he's okay
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MaGraham
Senior Member
USA
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Posted - 09 November 2013 : 15:37:40
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It sure is scary to read that this might possibly be the most powerful typhoon ever to hit land!
"The strongest typhoon in the world this year and possibly the most powerful ever to hit land smashed into the Philippines on Friday, forcing more than a million people to flee, flooding villages and raising fears of widespread casualties. . .unconfirmed estimates of at least 1,200 dead."
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If Carefree is okay, and has power, hopefully we'll hear from him soon!
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MaGraham
Senior Member
USA
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Posted - 09 November 2013 : 20:55:44
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Oh my! This is really scary!
"A Philippine senior regional police official says that the death toll after one of the most powerful typhoons on record hits the country could reach 10,000, according to the Associated Press."
We have some prayer warriors who are praying for everyone affected by this.
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Carefree
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Philippines
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Posted - 10 November 2013 : 02:29:53
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| The satellite system recorded wind speeds of 235 mph at landfall, but the worst of the typhoon went about 90 miles south of us. The waves coming ashore were more than 70 feet high at places, with the average home in that area under 10 feet tall. The death toll is officially over 10,000 now. Had it gone through this area, the deaths could have exceeded 1 million (there are more than 19 million in the greater Manila area, many of whom are barely above sea level). My condo is on the 4th floor of a modern, guarded building; so even had I been at home, I would have been alright. |
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MaGraham
Senior Member
USA
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Posted - 10 November 2013 : 04:17:36
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Originally posted by Carefree
The satellite system recorded wind speeds of 235 mph at landfall, but the worst of the typhoon went about 90 miles south of us. The waves coming ashore were more than 70 feet high at places, with the average home in that area under 10 feet tall. The death toll is officially over 10,000 now. Had it gone through this area, the deaths could have exceeded 1 million (there are more than 19 million in the greater Manila area, many of whom are barely above sea level). My condo is on the 4th floor of a modern, guarded building; so even had I been at home, I would have been alright.
The death toll is now officially over 10,000! Oh my!
I can't imagine that, Carefree!
Thank God you are okay!!
Prayers for those affected by this, the victim's families, the healthcare workers, the rescue workers, the cleanup crews, etc. will continue to be in our prayers.
Again, so glad you are okay, Carefree!
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Carefree
Advanced Member
Philippines
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Posted - 10 November 2013 : 04:42:57
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| They just announced that another 2000+ are missing from another island here. So the toll will likely exceed 12000 now. |
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MaGraham
Senior Member
USA
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Posted - 10 November 2013 : 09:53:02
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Oh my, Carefree! I am sharing this with my prayer warrior friends.
I just read this below on a news website. How heart-wrenching!
In Tacloban, population 200,000, the increasingly desperate search for food and water has led to looting. National police and the military sent reinforcements to the city Sunday to prevent such thefts. News video showed people breaking into grocery stores and cash machines in the city, where there had been little evidence of authority since midday Friday.
Another desperate scene played out in the city's only functioning hospital. Doctors couldn't admit any more wounded victims -- there wasn't enough room. Some of the injured lay in the hospital's cramped hallways seeking treatment.
"We haven't anything left to help people with," one of the doctors said. "We have to get supplies in immediately."
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richfed
Average Member
United States
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Posted - 10 November 2013 : 12:07:06
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| Carefree -- happy to hear that you are OK. I have a friend in the Philippines. He lives in Puerto Princesa and he's been silent. I'm hoping it's just power issues and the like. Is that city anywhere near the main brunt of the storm? |
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golfmann
Junior Member
United States
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Posted - 10 November 2013 : 16:00:45
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The Philippines typhoon is another PERFECT example of why a semi-decommissioned aircraft carrier is a perfect "tool" to be nearing there at top speed at this time.
Food, shelter, UNLIMITED power, unlimited fresh water, communications and rescue by helicopter ambulances on board for deployment. Staffed with doctors, a full hospital, carpenters, heavy machinery and on and on.
WHY LORD is there not such a vessel with all our wealth in this world steaming towards the Philippines?
Paint it white...
Glad it missed you Carefree...
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Carefree
Advanced Member
Philippines
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Posted - 10 November 2013 : 16:55:59
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Originally posted by richfed
Carefree -- happy to hear that you are OK. I have a friend in the Philippines. He lives in Puerto Princesa and he's been silent. I'm hoping it's just power issues and the like. Is that city anywhere near the main brunt of the storm?
Puerto Princessa was in the direct path, yes. |
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Panhandler
Average Member
USA
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Posted - 10 November 2013 : 20:37:48
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This is a monumental event.
How can those affected can recover?
I'm afraid for those living there. . .the near future looks scary!
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Davio
Development Team Member
Jamaica
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Posted - 10 November 2013 : 21:39:12
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They will rebuild. Just depends on how quickly the rest of the world comes to their aid.
I see news reports that C130 aircrafts have already landed there carrying relief items.
I am just saddened by the lives lost. So many. :(
I still remember surviving a CAT 5 hurricane/typhoon here in the Caribbean. Hurricane Gilbert. Very very scary. |
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MaGraham
Senior Member
USA
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Posted - 11 November 2013 : 00:20:58
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Carefree, when you feel up to it and have time, could you please update us on this regularly?
I trust your updates more than I trust those we are getting from the news media!
I'll check back when time permits.
Sooo many are praying and will continue. . .
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Carefree
Advanced Member
Philippines
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Posted - 11 November 2013 : 01:44:46
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| Will do. Mostly repeated news bites lately. Everyone's waiting for "hard" news from the affected areas. Hearing of various amounts being "pledged" by different embassies and governments. The cheapest, so far, is the amount from the USA. Embarrassing. |
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HuwR
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Anyone heard from Carefree?
