Two weeks ago and until now was a traumatic experience for Filipinos. Philippines is experiencing heavy rainfalls causing extreme floods in the different parts of the Philippines especially in Luzon. Water levels was approximately 6 feet high in some places. Some cars and various things were floating unto the water, houses filled with water, people were up in their roof. That was the scenario here in the Philippines. Last 2009 we remember the typhoon ONDOY, it was really a strong one. And this year we are experiencing it again.
Inspite of this calamity, Filipinos gathered together and gave all their effort to help their fellow citizens. I myself experienced to be flooded. It was really difficult. But with our neighbors we helped each other and was able to rise again.
Filipinos are happy persons. It's really true. With all the obstacles that we face in our lives we are able to smile, to laugh. We just need to think positive. We already have problems and were just making it worst if we cry. If we have problems we must smile and seems like there's nothing wrong. If we just help each other, everything will be alright.
KAPIT-BISIG. DON'T GIVE UP. #bangonPilipinas #reliefPH #KeepSafe
Here are some of the ways to get info and help:
If you know anyone in need of immediate rescuing/evacuation assistance, tweet #RescuePH
If you know anyone in need of aid (clothes, medicine, milk etc.), tweet #ReliefPH
Project Noah: noah.dost.gov.ph
Twitter Accounts to Monitor:
@govph- Official PH Government portal
@nababaha – Project Noah
@mmda & @MMDATweets – Metro Manila Development Authority
@philredcross – Philippine Red Cross
@dost_pagasa – PAGASA
@DOTCPhilippines – for public transportation concerns
@meralco – for power/electricity concerns
@DSWDserve – for evacuation centers
@Rescue5PH – rescue team by TV5
@MarikinaPIO – efforts for Marikina City
@PTVph – PTV 4
@NDRRMC_Opcen – National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council
@mmda & @MMDATweets – Metro Manila Development Authority
@philredcross – Philippine Red Cross
@dost_pagasa – PAGASA
@DOTCPhilippines – for public transportation concerns
@meralco – for power/electricity concerns
@DSWDserve – for evacuation centers
@Rescue5PH – rescue team by TV5
@MarikinaPIO – efforts for Marikina City
@PTVph – PTV 4
@NDRRMC_Opcen – National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council
Crowd-sourced documents for Rescue Ops:
Donations:
Donate directly to Red Cross: http://www.redcross.org.ph/donate
via paypal: fundgeneration@redcross.org.ph
Smart subscribers may send donations to Red Cross via SMS. Text RED to 4143.
Globe subscribers may just text RED<space>AMOUNT to 2899 (Globe).
For Globe Gcash users, text DONATE < amount > MPIN SLB to 2882 (e.g. DONATE 100 1234 slb)
You can donate the ff. denominations:
Globe: 5, 25, 100, 300, 500 or 1000
Smart: 10, 25, 50, 100, 300, 500 or 1000
Globe: 5, 25, 100, 300, 500 or 1000
Smart: 10, 25, 50, 100, 300, 500 or 1000
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Here is a list of EVACTUATION CENTERS AND RELIEF OPERATIONS in Metro Manila where you can drop by and help
Keep in mind that after wading in flood waters, you need to take 2 100mg DOXYCYCLINE capsules as soon as possible. Take them for 3-5 days if you have any open wounds that were exposed to the water and consult a doctor if you get other symptoms.
