TS Basyang as of 11pm (1-31-2014) Signal # 2 at Iloilo

Weather Bulletin Number SIX Tropical Cyclone Warning: Tropical Storm "BASYANG" (KAJIKI) Issued at 11:00 p.m., Friday, 31 January 2014 "BASYANG" has slightly weakened and is now approaching Cebu.  Location of Center: (as of 10:00 p.m.) vicinity of Ubay, Bohol  Coordinates: 10.0°N 124.5°E Strength: Maximum sustained winds of 65 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 80 kph. Movement: Forecast to move West at 39 kph Forecast Positions/Outlook: Saturday evening:306 km Northwest of Puerto Princesa City Sunday evening:1343 km West Northwest of Puerto Princesa City or outside the PAR
	Areas Having Public Storm Warning Signal PSWS # Luzon Visayas Mindanao Signal No. 2 (winds of >60 to 100 kph may be expected in at least 24 hours) Northern Palawan Calamian Group of Islands Aklan Antique Capiz Iloilo Guimaras Negros Oriental Negros Occidental Siquijor Cebu Camotes Island Bohol Leyte Southern Leyte Biliran Province Samar Eastern Samar Camiguin Dinagat Province Surigao del Norte Siargao Is. Northern Part of Surigao del Sur Northern Part of Agusan del Norte Signal No. 1 (30-60 kph winds may be expected in at least 36 hours) Rest of Palawan Occidental Mindoro Oriental Mindoro Romblon Masbate Ticao Island Northern Samar Misamis Oriental Misamis Occidental rest of Agusan del Norte rest of Surigao del Sur Agusan del Sur Northern part of Bukidnon Lanao del Norte Zamboanga del Norte
	Residents living in low lying and mountainous areas under public storm warning signal #2 and #1 are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides. Likewise, those living in coastal areas under signal #2 are alerted against storm surges. Estimated rainfall amount is from 5 - 15 mm per hour (moderate - heavy) within the 400 km diameter of the Tropical Storm. Tropical storm "Basyang" is expected to cross Cebu City, Negros Provinces, Guimaras, Southern Panay, Northern Palawan and will exit to the West Philippine Sea. Fishing boats and other small seacrafts are advised not to venture out into the eastern seaboard of Central Luzon and the eastern and southern seaboards of Southern Luzon due to the surge of Northeast Monsoon. The public and local DRRMCs concerned are advised to take appropriate actions and watch for the next bulletin to be issued at 5 A.M. tomorrow.

TS Basyang NOAA weather satellite as of 8:30pm

Weather Philippines at Iloilo City CDRRMO weather station as of 9pm (1-31-2014)

Iloilo is now Signal No. 2 - TS Basyang as of 5pm (1-31-2014)

Weather Bulletin Number FIVE Tropical Cyclone Warning: Tropical Storm "BASYANG" (KAJIKI) Issued at 5:00 p.m., Friday, 31 January 2014 "BASYANG" has intensified further while moving towards Southern Leyte-Surigao Del Norte area.  Location of Center: (as of 4:00 p.m.) 201 km East of Surigao City, Surigao del Norte  Coordinates: 10.1°N 127.3°E Strength: Maximum sustained winds of 85 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 100 kph. Movement: Forecast to move West at 33 kph Forecast Positions/Outlook: Saturday afternoon:166 km Northeast of Puerto Princesa City Sunday afternoon:529 km West Northwest of Puerto Princesa City or outside the PAR
	Areas Having Public Storm Warning Signal PSWS # Luzon Visayas Mindanao Signal No. 2 (winds of >60 to 100 kph may be expected in at least 24 hours) None Iloilo Negros Oriental Negros Occidental Siquijor Guimaras Cebu Bohol Leyte Southern Leyte Eastern Samar, Samar Biliran Is. Camotes Island Camiguin Dinagat Province Surigao del Norte Siargao Is. Northern Part of Surigao del Sur Northern Part of Agusan del Norte Signal No. 1 (30-60 kph winds may be expected in at least 36 hours) Masbate Palawan Calamian Gr. of Is. Northern Samar Aklan Capiz Antique Misamis Oriental Misamis Occidental rest of Agusan del Norte rest of Surigao del Sur Agusan del Sur Northern part of Bukidnon Lanao del Norte Zamboanga del Norte
	Residents living in low lying and mountainous areas under public storm warning signal #2 and #1 are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides. Likewise, those living in coastal areas under signal #2 are alerted against storm surges. Estimated rainfall amount is from 5 - 15 mm per hour (moderate - heavy) within the 400 km diameter of the Tropical Storm. Expected to make landfall over Southern Leyte - Surigao del Norte late tonight or early tomorrow morning. Fishing boats and other small seacrafts are advised not to venture out into the eastern seaboard of Central Luzon and the eastern and southern seaboards of Southern Luzon due to the surge of Northeast Monsoon. The public and local DRRMCs concerned are advised to take appropriate actions and watch for the next bulletin to be issued at 11 P.M. today.

TS Basyang as of 11am (1-31-2014)

Weather Bulletin Number FOUR Tropical Cyclone Warning: Tropical Storm "BASYANG" Issued at 11:00 a.m., Friday, 31 January 2014 "BASYANG" has intensified into a tropical storm as it continues to move towards Leyte - Caraga area.  Location of Center: (as of 10:00 a.m.) 500 km East Northeast of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur  Coordinates: 10.4°N 130.4°E Strength: Maximum sustained winds of 65 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 80 kph. Movement: Forecast to move West at 30 kph Forecast Positions/Outlook: Saturday morning:in the vicinity of Naga City, Cebu Sunday morning:133 km Northwest of Puerto Princesa City Monday morning:729 km West Northwest of Puerto Princesa City or outside the PAR
	Areas Having Public Storm Warning Signal PSWS # Luzon Visayas Mindanao Signal No. 2 (winds of >60 to 100 kph may be expected in at least 24 hours) None Cebu Bohol Leyte Southern Leyte Eastern Samar Samar Camotes Island Camiguin Dinagat Province Surigao del Norte Siargao Is. Northern Part of Surigao del Sur Northern Part of Agusan del Norte Signal No. 1 (30-60 kph winds may be expected in at least 36 hours) Masbate Cuyo Island Northern Samar Biliran Is. Aklan Capiz Antique Iloilo Guimaras Negros Occidental Negros Oriental Siquijor  Misamis Oriental Misamis Occidental rest of Agusan del Norte rest of Surigao del Sur Agusan del Sur Northern part of Bukidnon Zamboanga del Norte
	Residents living in low lying and mountainous areas under public storm warning signal #2 and #1 are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides. Likewise, those living in coastal areas under signal #2 are alerted against storm surges. Estimated rainfall amount is from 5 - 15 mm per hour (moderate - heavy) within the 400 km diameter of the Tropical Storm. Expected to make landfall over Southern Leyte - Northern tip of Surigao del Norte area late tonight or early tomorrow morning. Fishing boats and other small seacrafts are advised not to venture out into the eastern seaboards of Central and Southern Luzon due to the surge of Northeast Monsoon. The public and local DRRMCs concerned are advised to take appropriate actions and watch for the next bulletin to be issued at 5 P.M. today.

TD Basyang as of 4am (1-31-2014)

Weather Bulletin Number THREE Tropical Cyclone Warning: Tropical Depression "BASYANG" Issued at 5:00 a.m., Friday, 31 January 2014 The Tropical Depression "BASYANG" continues to move towards Leyte - Caraga Area.  Location of Center: (as of 4:00 a.m.) 768 km East Northeast of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur  Coordinates: 9.7°N 133.2°E Strength: Maximum sustained winds of 55 kph near the center  Movement: Forecast to move West at 30 kph Forecast Positions/Outlook: Saturday morning:152 km North Northeast of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur Sunday morning:189 km Northeast of Puerto Princesa City Monday morning:706 km Northwest of Puerto Princesa City or outside the PAR
	Areas Having Public Storm Warning Signal PSWS # Luzon Visayas Mindanao Signal No. 1 (30-60 kph winds may be expected in at least 36 hours) None Southern part of Samar Southern part of Eastern Samar Leyte Biliran Southern Leyte Camotes Island Cebu Negros Provinces Siquijor Island Bohol Surigao del Norte Siargao Island Surigao del Sur Northern part of Agusan del Sur Agusan del Norte Camiguin Island Dinagat Province Misamis Oriental

Residents living in low lying and mountainous areas under public storm warning signal #1 are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides. Estimated rainfall amount is from 5 - 15 mm per hour (moderate - heavy) within the 300 km diameter of the Tropical Depression. 

Expected to make landfall over Surigao Provinces late Friday evening or early Saturday morning. 

Fishing boats and other small seacrafts are advised not to venture out into the eastern seaboards of Central and Southern Luzon and of Visayas due to Tropical Depression "BASYANG" and the Northeast Monsoon. 

The public and local DRRMCs concerned are advised to take appropriate actions and watch for the next bulletin to be issued at 11 AM today.

Jaro Fiesta 2014 Traffic Route

TD Basyang as of 8pm

TD Basyang as of 5pm

Chinese New Year 2014 Traffic Route

Mayor Jed Mabilog recommends for class suspension at Calahunan fire

The following schools are currently affected by the smoke emitted from the Calahunan burning. It is recommended for suspension of classes for today (January 30, 2014).

1.Yusay Elementary School
2.Sto. Nino Elementary School
3.Arevalo Elementary 
4.Severo Abeto Elementary School 
5.Ramon Avancena High School

Methane gas fire at Calahunan

The fire is under control in Calahunan dump site as of 10pm. The chemical used by BFP is working but it will be more effective if soil Cover is used altogether. The site is now isolated by dirt road to separate collected garbage from the fire area. So far last night, fire truck is back to Mandurriao Fire Station but they will be check on the status of the area this early morning. Last night, smoke downdraft due to air pressure at night that is pushing down to the affected areas. Iloilo City CDRRMO will update on the fumes if to be announce for classes to resume or suspended or call 337-2208 or 335-1554 or 393-0451.

LPA enters Philippines this afternoon

Low Pressure Area (LPA) at 1,170 km East of Northern Mindanao. According to PAGASA Weather Forecaster Buddy Javier, it is expected to enter Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) this afternoon.

LPA near PAR as of 2pm

Ratsada Gma Iloilo - Fire Call at Iloilo's China Town

Dinagyang 2014 Iloilo City CDRRMO Medical Team

Dinagyang 2014 Iloilo City CDRRMO Medical Team

ICER, WVMC, DOH, Active Care & Red Cross

Red Cross Iloilo & Iloilo City Emergency Responders response to patient with abdominal pain & sprain after Dinagyang Performance at Ledesma Stage.

Active Care EMS and Iloilo City Emergency Responders first-aid lacerated wound of a child brought-in to Iloilo City CDRRM Office.

Iloilo City Emegency Responders and Western Visayas Medical Center gave medical attention to patient during Dinagyang at Iloilo Freedom Grandstand.

LPA outside PAR

Weather Update as of 5am 1-29-2014

Gale Warning as of 5am 1-29-2014

As of 5AM today, Northeast monsoon affecting Luzon and Visayas.

Shooting outside Quezon Street Robinson Place Iloilo

Iloilo's China Town hit by a big fire night before Kasadyahan 2014 (Dina...

Big fire in Iloilo's China Town at Fermin Caram Street (formerly Iznart Street)

First on fire scene at around 7pm. ICER Rescue 1 on-board with Blair (EMT-A,RT, Docu, Driver), Danilo (EMS) and John C. (Dispatch Officer, EMT-B, RT). Assess and Confirm at outisde of Ledi Supermart. Electrical sparks, explosion and thick black smoke.

ICER Rescue 1 from at Mulley Loney Street when base radio-in if any units near Iznart Street can confirm any fire call. I (ebsp) as driving the unit together with John C & Danilo was on board. We radio-in back we are at Mulley Loney and fire is confirmed with Smoke reaching out from the top of the building. Base replied to firmly confirm and proceeded. Upon arriving at the fire scene around pass 7pm, we saw sparks and back smoke visible in-front of  Ladi Supermart which Danilo confirmed. People gathered from the block of De Leon. We (as the first on the scene) immediately clear the area upon Police rapidly arrived at the scene and help us. BFP was first on the scene (fire truck & ambulance) and followed by Fed Fire  seconds after. We radio-in to reports that fire are starting to get bigger and rapidly engulfing other establishment. This event was just minutes from the start of Firework Competition in SM City in Mandurriao, where most fire trucks was deployed for the competition. The second ICER team arrived with Medic 5 includes Aldrin, Benson and the rest of the crew. The fourth to arrived at the fire scene was the owners of the establishments and followed by ICAG. Then few minutes after arrived at the scene where some fire trucks deployed at the fireworks competition. Rescue 1 was brought back to bring some more equipment to help rescuer and firelighters to open some establishments including hard hats, extra medical kits, cutting tools, ropes and RALS for the lighting the scene. Active Care & Red Cross also responded on scene and positioned at Plazoleta Gay area.

Few hours after, smokes turn white and slowly died down. They suddenly strong winds blow and intensified again the fire not only where four establishment was burned it extended couple more. Reaching 8-11 establishments. BFP radio-in for back-ups from Provincial BFP stations to help kill the fire. Final report will be filled by BFP Iloilo City. (ebsp)

Iloilo City CDRRMO - ICER established a Advance Medical Post at Seahorse Trading with the help of Philippine Red Cross (PRC) and ActiveCare. 4 ambulances on standby from ICER, 2 from Red Cross, 1 from ActiveCare. Most injuries are minor from cuts and bruises, but one medical due to asphyxia from smoke.

Establishments involved Fire Incident 2014 January 24 from North to South: 1. CPT Mart (partially) 2. Ledi Supermart 3. Yoka (shared with the latter #4) 4. Helen Marketing 5. AH Trading 6. QQ 7. EC Marketing 8. Yankee Trading 9. JB Lucky 10. Mercury Merchandising (same owner with the latter #10) 11. Mercury Money Changer 12. Eng Hong Commercial

The following are the establishments and their known owner: - Boyet Water Supply (Mr. Boyet) - JP Javellana - MIWD - Circle J - Zip-O (Mr. Jeffrey Tio) - SRDC (San Rafael Development Corporation) - Agana Water Supply (Albert) - Japitana Water Supply - JPS - Fortuna Ice Plant others I may not have taken their identities during the operation because of the vast uncontrollable situation.

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