Media report yesterday evening (Oct. 24, 2012)

Media outlet reports LIVE from Iloilo City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office regarding weather situation. Iloilo is under Signal number 2.

Tropical Storm "OFEL" as of 5:00am Oct. 25, 2012 - Iloilo is under SIGNAL # 2

Weather Bulletin Number TEN Tropical Cyclone Warning: Tropical Storm "OFEL" (SON-TINH) Issued at 5:00 a.m., Thursday, 25 October 2012 Tropical Storm "OFEL" has made landfall over the southwestern part of Masbate and over Sibuyan Island. Location of Center: (as of 4:00 a.m.) Over Sibuyan Island, Romblon Coordinates: 12.4°N, 122.5°E Strength: Maximum sustained winds of 65 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 80 kph Movement: West Northwest at 20 kph Forecast Positions/Outlook: Friday morning:270 km West of Metro Manila Saturday morning:600 km West of Iba, Zambales
	Areas Having Public Storm Warning Signal PSWS # Luzon Visayas Mindanao Signal No. 2 (61-100 kph winds) Masbate Ticao Islands Romblon Oriental and Occidental Mindoro Lubang Island Marinduque Batangas Aklan Antique Iloilo Capiz Guimaras Northern part of Negros Occidental None Signal No. 1 (30-60 kph winds) Metro Manila Bataan Zambales Pampanga Bulacan Rizal Cavite Laguna Southern part of Quezon Province Camarines Norte Camarines Sur Catanduanes Albay Sorsogon Burias Island Calamian Group of Island Cuyo Island Leyte Provinces Samar Provinces Cebu Camotes Island Rest of Negros Occidental Negros Oriental None
	Public storm warning signal elsewhere is now lowered. Residents living in low lying and mountainous areas under public storm warning signal (PSWS) #2 and #1 are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides likewise those living in coastal areas under signal #2 are alerted of possible storm surges. Estimated rainfall amount is from 5 - 25 mm per hour (moderate - intense) within the 450 km diameter of the Tropical Storm. Fishing boats and other small seacrafts are advised not to venture out into the Seaboards of Luzon and Visayas due to the combined effect of Tropical Storm "OFEL" surge of Northeast Monsoon. The public and the disaster coordinating councils concerned are advised to take appropriate actions and watch for the next bulletin to be issued at 11 AM today.

Iloilo still in PWSW No. 2, Tropical Storm "OFEL" (SON-TINH) Issued at 5:00 a.m., Thursday, 25 October 2012

Weather Bulletin Number TEN Tropical Cyclone Warning: Tropical Storm "OFEL" (SON-TINH) Issued at 5:00 a.m., Thursday, 25 October 2012 Tropical Storm "OFEL" has made landfall over the southwestern part of Masbate and over Sibuyan Island. Location of Center: (as of 4:00 a.m.) Over Sibuyan Island, Romblon Coordinates: 12.4°N, 122.5°E Strength: Maximum sustained winds of 65 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 80 kph Movement: West Northwest at 20 kph Forecast Positions/Outlook: Friday morning:270 km West of Metro Manila Saturday morning:600 km West of Iba, Zambales
	Areas Having Public Storm Warning Signal PSWS # Luzon Visayas Mindanao Signal No. 2 (61-100 kph winds) Masbate Ticao Islands Romblon Oriental and Occidental Mindoro Lubang Island Marinduque Batangas Aklan Antique Iloilo Capiz Guimaras Northern part of Negros Occidental None Signal No. 1 (30-60 kph winds) Metro Manila Bataan Zambales Pampanga Bulacan Rizal Cavite Laguna Southern part of Quezon Province Camarines Norte Camarines Sur Catanduanes Albay Sorsogon Burias Island Calamian Group of Island Cuyo Island Leyte Provinces Samar Provinces Cebu Camotes Island Rest of Negros Occidental Negros Oriental None
	Public storm warning signal elsewhere is now lowered. Residents living in low lying and mountainous areas under public storm warning signal (PSWS) #2 and #1 are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides likewise those living in coastal areas under signal #2 are alerted of possible storm surges. Estimated rainfall amount is from 5 - 25 mm per hour (moderate - intense) within the 450 km diameter of the Tropical Storm. Fishing boats and other small seacrafts are advised not to venture out into the Seaboards of Luzon and Visayas due to the combined effect of Tropical Storm "OFEL" surge of Northeast Monsoon. The public and the disaster coordinating councils concerned are advised to take appropriate actions and watch for the next bulletin to be issued at 11 AM today.

Iloilo at PSWS No 2; Tropical Storm "OFEL" (SON-TINH) Issued at 11:00 p.m., Wednesday, 24 October 2012

Weather Bulletin Number NINE Tropical Cyclone Warning: Tropical Storm "OFEL" (SON-TINH) Issued at 11:00 p.m., Wednesday, 24 October 2012 Tropical Storm "OFEL" is now over the Visayan Sea and moving towards Jintotolo Channel (Roxas-Masbate Area). Location of Center: (as of 10:00 p.m.) 40 km Northwest of Tabango, Leyte Coordinates: 11.5°N, 124.0°E Strength: Maximum sustained winds of 65 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 80 kph Movement: West Northwest at 19 kph Forecast Positions/Outlook: Thursday evening:100 km Northwest of San Jose, Mindoro Friday evening:450 km West of Iba, Zambales
	Areas Having Public Storm Warning Signal PSWS # Luzon Visayas Mindanao Signal No. 2 (61-100 kph winds) Masbate Burias Ticao Islands Romblon Oriental and Occidental Mindoro Marinduque Aklan Antique Iloilo Capiz Guimaras Biliran Northern part of Negros Occidental Leyte Southern Leyte Western and Eastern Samar Camotes Island Northern part of Cebu  None Signal No. 1 (30-60 kph winds) Metro Manila Bataan Cavite Laguna Batangas Lubang Island Calamian group of Island Cuyo Island Southern part of Quezon Province Camarines Norte Camarines Sur Catanduanes Albay Sorsogon Rest of Negros Occidental Negros Oriental Rest of Cebu Bohol Siquijor Northern Samar Dinagat Island Camiguin Siargao Island Surigao Del Norte
	Public storm warning signal elsewhere is now lowered. Residents living in low lying and mountainous areas under public storm warning signal (PSWS) #2 and #1 are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides likewise those living in coastal areas under signal #2 are alerted of possible storm surges. Estimated rainfall amount is from 5 - 20 mm per hour (moderate - intense) within the 450 km diameter of the Tropical Storm. Fishing boats and other small seacrafts are advised not to venture out into the Seaboards of Luzon due to the surge of Northeast Monsoon. The public and the disaster coordinating councils concerned are advised to take appropriate actions and watch for the next bulletin to be issued at 5 AM tomorrow.

"Ofel" Public Storm Warning as of 5:00pm Oct. 24, 2012

6:05pm/Oct 24 | TROPICAL STORM #OFEL | Public Storm Warning Signals

SIGNAL NO. 2: Masbate, Romblon, Eastern Samar, Western Samar, Leyte, Southern Leyte, Biliran, Camotes Island, Capiz, Aklan, Boracay Island, Northern Cebu, Bantayan Island,

 Northern Negros, at Dinagat Island.

SIGNAL NO. 1: Camarines Sur, Albay, Sorsogon, Burias Island, Southern Quezon, Marinduque, Oriental Mindoro, Occidental Mindoro, Calamian Group of Islands, Batangas, Lubang Island, Cuyo Island, Northern Samar, Antique, Iloilo, Southern Negros, Southern Cebu, Bohol, Surigao del Norte, at Siargao Island.

Tropical Storm "OFEL" (SON-TINH) Issued at 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, 24 October 2012

Weather Bulletin Number EIGHT Tropical Cyclone Warning: Tropical Storm "OFEL" (SON-TINH) Issued at 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, 24 October 2012 Tropical Storm "OFEL" has slightly accelerated and is now crossing Leyte Province. Location of Center: (as of 4:00 p.m.) in the vicinity of Ormoc City, Leyte Coordinates: 11.0°N, 124.6°E Strength: Maximum sustained winds of 65 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 80 kph Movement: West Northwest at 22 kph Forecast Positions/Outlook: Thursday afternoon:70 km Northwest of San Jose, Mindoro Friday afternoon:450 km West of Iba, Zambales
	Areas Having Public Storm Warning Signal PSWS # Luzon Visayas Mindanao Signal No. 2 (61-100 kph winds) Masbate Romblon Eastern Samar Western Samar Leyte Southern Leyte Biliran Island Camotes Island Capiz Aklan Boracay Island Northern Cebu Bantayan Island Northern Negros Dinagat Island Signal No. 1 (30-60 kph winds) Camarines Sur Albay Sorsogon Burias Island Southern Quezon Marinduque Oriental Mindoro Occidental Mindoro Calamian Group of Island Batangas Lubang Island Cuyo Island Northern Samar Antique Iloilo Southern Negros Southern Cebu Bohol Surigao del Norte Siargao Island
	Public storm warning signal elsewhere is now lowered. Residents living in low lying and mountainous areas under public storm warning signal (PSWS) #2 and #1 are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides likewise those living in coastal areas under signal #2 are alerted of possible storm surges. Estimated rainfall amount is from 5 - 20 mm per hour (moderate - intense) within the 500 km diameter of the Tropical Storm. Fishing boats and other small seacrafts are advised not to venture out into the Seaboards of Luzon due to the surge of Northeast Monsoon. The public and the disaster coordinating councils concerned are advised to take appropriate actions and watch for the next bulletin to be issued at 11 PM tonight.

Iloilo at PSWS No. 1; Tropical Storm "OFEL" (SON-TINH) Issued at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, 24 October 2012

Weather Bulletin Number SEVEN Tropical Cyclone Warning: Tropical Storm "OFEL" (SON-TINH) Issued at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, 24 October 2012 "OFEL" is now in the vicinity of Siargao Island and has accelerated while moving towards Southern Leyte. Location of Center: (as of 10:00 a.m.) vicinity of Siargao, Surigao del Norte  Coordinates: 10.1°N, 126.0°E Strength: Maximum sustained winds of 65 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 80 kph Movement: West Northwest at 19 kph Forecast Positions/Outlook: Thursday morning:vicinity of Roxas City Friday morning:180 km West of Nasugbu, Batangas Saturday morning:outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility
	Areas Having Public Storm Warning Signal PSWS # Luzon Visayas Mindanao Signal No. 2 (61-100 kph winds) None Bohol Cebu including Camotes Island and Leyte Provinces Dinagat Island Surigao del Norte Surigao del Sur Agusan Del Norte Northern part of Agusan Del Sur Camiguin Island  Signal No. 1 (30-60 kph winds) Masbate Romblon Northern Samar Eastern Samar Western Samar Biliran Capiz Antique Aklan including Boracay Island Iloilo Guimaras Island Negros Oriental Negros Occidental Siquijor Island Misamis Oriental Rest of Agusan Del Sur Northern part of Bukidnon
	Residents living in low lying and mountainous areas under public storm warning signal (PSWS) #2 and #1 are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides likewise those living in coastal areas under signal #2 are alerted of possible storm surges. Estimated rainfall amount is from 5 - 20 mm per hour (moderate - intense) within the 500 km diameter of the Tropical Storm. Fishing boats and other small seacrafts are advised not to venture out into the Eastern Seaboards of Southern Luzon, seaboards of Visayas and Mindanao due to the combined effect of theTropical Storm "Ofel" and the Northeast Monsoon. The public and the disaster coordinating councils concerned are advised to take appropriate actions and watch for the next bulletin to be issued at 5 PM today.

Tropical Storm "OFEL" (SON-TINH) Issued at 5:00 a.m., Wednesday, 24 October 2012

Weather Bulletin Number SIX Tropical Cyclone Warning: Tropical Storm "OFEL" (SON-TINH) Issued at 5:00 a.m., Wednesday, 24 October 2012 "OFEL" has intensified into a tropical storm and threatens Caraga Region and Visayas. Location of Center: (as of 4:00 a.m.) 90 km East of Tandag, Surigao Del Sur  Coordinates: 09.0°N, 127.3°E Strength: Maximum sustained winds of 65 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 80 kph Movement: West Northwest at 15 kph Forecast Positions/Outlook: Thursday morning:60 km Northwest of Maasin, Southern Leyte Friday morning:90 km Northwest of San Jose, Occidental Mindoro Saturday morning:460 km West of Iba, Zambales
	Areas Having Public Storm Warning Signal PSWS # Luzon Visayas Mindanao Signal No. 2 (61-100 kph winds) None Southern Leyte Dinagat Island Surigao Provinces Agusan Del Norte Northern Agusan Del Sur Camiguin Island  Signal No. 1 (30-60 kph winds) None Samar Provinces Leyte Biliran Island Bohol Cebu Camotes Island Negros Provinces Siquijor Island Rest of Agusan Del Sur Northern Bukidnon Misamis Oriental
	Residents living in low lying and mountainous areas under public storm warning signal (PSWS) #2 and #1 are alerted against possible flashfloods and landslides. Residents in coastal areas under signal # 2 are alerted of possible storm surges. Estimated rainfall amount is from 5 - 20 mm per hour (moderate - intense) within the 400 km diameter of the Tropical Storm. Fishing boats and other small seacrafts are advised not to venture out into the Eastern Seaboards of Southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao due to the combined effect of theTropical Storm "Ofel"and the Northeast Monsoon. The public and the disaster coordinating councils concerned are advised to take appropriate actions and watch for the next bulletin to be issued at 11 AM today.

PAGASA tracks Tropical Depression "Ofel" as of 8:00 pm, Oct. 23, 2012

PAGASA Track as of 8 p.m., 23 October 2012

Weather Bulletin Number FIVE Tropical Cyclone Warning: Tropical Depression "OFEL" Issued at 11:00 p.m., Tuesday, 23 October 2012 Tropical Depression "OFEL" has maintained its strength as it continues to move West Northwest in the general direction of Surigao Del Norte. Location of Center: (as of 10:00 p.m.) 170 km Northeast of Hinatuan, Surigao Del Sur  Coordinates: 08.9°N, 127.8°E Strength: Maximum sustained winds of 55 kph near the center  Movement: West Northwest at 15 kph Forecast Positions/Outlook: Wednesday evening:in the vicinity of Southern Leyte Thursday evening:40 km Northwest of San Jose, Occidental Mindoro Friday evening:420 km West of Iba, Zambales
	Areas Having Public Storm Warning Signal PSWS # Luzon Visayas Mindanao Signal No. 1 (30-60 kph winds) None Leyte Southern Leyte Eastern Samar Western Samar Bohol Camotes Island Dinagat Surigao Provinces Agusan Provinces Camiguin Island 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 - 20 mm per hour (moderate - intense) within the 400 km diameter of the Tropical Depression. Fishing boats and other small seacrafts are advised not to venture out into the Eastern seaboards of Southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao due to Tropical Depression "OFEL" and the Northeast Monsoon. The public and the disaster coordinating councils concerned are advised to take appropriate actions and watch for the next bulletin to be issued at 5 AM tomorrow.

Hourly Updates on Tropical Depression "OFEL"

Time	Coordinates	Position
10:00 p.m. 23 October 2012	08.9°N, 127.9°E	170 km Northeast of Hinatuan, Surigao Del Sur
9:00 p.m. 23 October 2012	08.9°N, 127.9°E	175 km Northeast of Hinatuan, Surigao Del Sur
8:00 p.m. 23 October 2012	08.9°N, 128.0°E	180 km Northeast of Hinatuan, Surigao Del Sur
7:00 p.m. 23 October 2012	08.9°N, 128.2°E	190 km East of Hinatuan, Surigao Del Sur
6:00 p.m. 23 October 2012	08.9°N, 128.3°E	200 km East of Hinatuan, Surigao Del Sur
5:00 p.m. 23 October 2012	08.9°N, 128.5°E	210 km East of Hinatuan, Surigao Del Sur
4:00 p.m. 23 October 2012	08.9°N, 128.6°E	220 km East of Hinatuan, Surigao Del Sur
3:00 p.m. 23 October 2012	08.8°N, 128.7°E	240 km East of Tandag, Surigao Del Sur
2:00 p.m. 23 October 2012	08.8°N, 128.8°E	250 km East of Tandag, Surigao Del Sur
1:00 p.m. 23 October 2012	08.8°N, 129.0°E	260 km East of Tandag, Surigao Del Sur
12:00 n.n. 23 October 2012	08.9°N, 129.1°E	280 km East of Tandag, Surigao Del Sur
11:00 a.m. 23 October 2012	08.9°N, 129.2°E	290 km East of Tandag, Surigao Del Sur
10:00 a.m. 23 October 2012	09.0°N, 129.2°E	300 km East of Tandag, Surigao Del Sur
9:00 a.m. 23 October 2012	09.0°N, 129.3°E	310 km East of Tandag, Surigao Del Sur
8:00 a.m. 23 October 2012	09.0°N, 129.5°E	320 km East of Tandag, Surigao Del Sur
7:00 a.m. 23 October 2012	09.5°N, 130.0°E	460 km East of Surigao City

PAGASA tracks Tropical Depression "Ofel" as of 5:00 pm, Oct. 23, 2012

PAGASA Track as of 2 p.m., 23 October 2012

Weather Bulletin Number FOUR Tropical Cyclone Warning: Tropical Depression "OFEL" Issued at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, 23 October 2012 Tropical Depression "OFEL" changed its course and is now moving West Northwest in the general direction of Surigao Del Norte. Location of Center: (as of 4:00 p.m.) 220 km East of Hinatuan, Surigao Del Sur  Coordinates: 08.9°N, 128.6°E Strength: Maximum sustained winds of 55 kph near the center  Movement: West Northwest at 15 kph Forecast Positions/Outlook: Wednesday afternoon:over the vicinity of Panaon Island, Southern Leyte Thursday afternoon:over the vicinity of Roxas City Friday afternoon:210 km West of Manila
	Areas Having Public Storm Warning Signal PSWS # Luzon Visayas Mindanao Signal No. 1 (30-60 kph winds) None Leyte Southern Leyte Eastern Samar Western Samar Bohol Camotes Island Dinagat Surigao Provinces Agusan Provinces Camiguin Island 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 400 km diameter of the Tropical Depression. Fishing boats and other small seacrafts are advised not to venture out into the eastern seaboards of Southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao due to Tropical Depression "OFEL" and the Northeast Monsoon. The public and the disaster coordinating councils concerned are advised to take appropriate actions and watch for the next bulletin to be issued at 11 PM tonight.

At 4:00 p.m. Oct. 23, 2012, Tropical Depression "OFEL"

PAGASA Track as of 2 p.m., 23 October 2012	Satellite Picture at 4:30 p.m., 23 October 2012
	Weather Bulletin Number FOUR Tropical Cyclone Warning: Tropical Depression "OFEL" Issued at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, 23 October 2012 Tropical Depression "OFEL" changed its course and is now moving West Northwest in the general direction of Surigao Del Norte. Location of Center: (as of 4:00 p.m.) 220 km East of Hinatuan, Surigao Del Sur  Coordinates: 08.9°N, 128.6°E Strength: Maximum sustained winds of 55 kph near the center  Movement: West Northwest at 15 kph Forecast Positions/Outlook: Wednesday afternoon:over the vicinity of Panaon Island, Southern Leyte Thursday afternoon:over the vicinity of Roxas City Friday afternoon:210 km West of Manila
	Areas Having Public Storm Warning Signal PSWS # Luzon Visayas Mindanao Signal No. 1 (30-60 kph winds) None Leyte Southern Leyte Eastern Samar Western Samar Bohol Camotes Island Dinagat Surigao Provinces Agusan Provinces Camiguin Island 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 400 km diameter of the Tropical Depression. Fishing boats and other small seacrafts are advised not to venture out into the eastern seaboards of Southern Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao due to Tropical Depression "OFEL" and the Northeast Monsoon. The public and the disaster coordinating councils concerned are advised to take appropriate actions and watch for the next bulletin to be issued at 11 PM tonight.

Source: Pagasa

Jaro Liko Tagbak and Crosswind private AUV collide at crossing Delgado corner Mabini Street. ICER respond (Oct. 7, 2012)

Source: GMA News TV Balita Pilipinas

REGION'S BEST GOVERNMENT EMERGENCY RESPONDERS September 26, 2010

Did you know the Iloilo City Emergency Responder (ICER) of the city government here was adjudged the Best Government Emergency Responders Award in Western Visayas barely two months after Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog assumed office?

The 2010 Gawad KALASAG award was given to the city by the Regional Disaster Coordinating Council (RDCC) 6 in recognition of its Excellence in Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance in early September 2010.

In this file photo, Mayor Jed is shown giving ICER head and civil defense deputized coordinator Jose Papa a plaque of appreciation for the honor the ICER brought to the city as well as a Mayor’s Citation for their ICER team for their accomplishment.

“Such an accolade is an outstanding testimony to the unselfish commitment and profound work ethics as well as the professional standard shown by Papa and his men They serve the people of Iloilo City through the unwavering implementation of Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Programs,” Mayor Jed said.

“The award and the recognition do not only bestow honor, but most especially manifest an endless inspiration for all government workers to painstakingly devote their skills and talent by being true servants of people at all times,” the Mayor added.

The ICER is primarily responsible for immediately taking action in times of emergencies and calamities in the metropolis.

Rainfall in Iloilo City (10-3-2012 @ 7:15pm)

Source: noah.dost.gov.ph

Jaro Bridge Water Level (10-3-2012 @ 8:20pm)

Source: noah.dost.gov.ph