the worst thyphoon in the philippines(original)

DISASTERS IN JAPAN, PHILIPPINES

AND AMERICA

The worst typhoon in the Philippines in year 2009 is Ondoy.It occurred in September 27.It came by surprise that’s why no one was ready. I chose this so that we would know how we will be safe when crisis comes again.

The latest disaster in Japan is tsunami and earthquake, And in America is a hurricane. I chose this two so that we would be alarmed what would happen next and what to do after the crisis.

JAPAN’S EARTHQUAKE & TSUNAMI

NIHON NO JISHIN TO TSUNAMI

日本の地震と津波

Japan's most powerful earthquake since records began has struck the north-east coast, triggering a massive tsunami. The 8.9-magnitude tremor, which struck about 400km (250 miles) north-east of Tokyo. A

state of emergency has been declared at a nuclear power plant, where pressure has

exceeded normal levels. Japan was struck by the most powerful earthquake to hit the island nation in recorded history and the

tsunami it unleashed.

Rescue efforts began with the first light as military helicopters plucked survivors from roofs and carried them to safety. In one ward alone in Sendai, a port city in Miyagi, 200 to 300 bodies were found. The quake was the fifth-largest in the world since 1900.

We will be save when there are tsunami’s and earthquakes by:

Creating a disaster preparedness plan Prepare disaster supplies kit Protect yourself during earthquake shaking-DROP, COVER &

HOLD ON

When the disaster is over you should do the ff: When safe continue to follow your disaster preparedness plan When your area is not that affected try to help others by giving

them relief goods

TYPHOON ONDOY

Typhoon Ondoy, That raged the Philippines and brought about millions worth of damages and loss of lives to the country. 300 people dead and nearly P9 billion in total damages to agriculture and infrastructure. According to press reports, 1.9 million people were inundated with flood water, nearly 380,000 have been evacuated into schools, churches and other emergency shelters.

During the typhoon and in the aftermath of such disaster, the brave and strong individuals did their best to assist the helpless, particularly the children and the elderly who really needed help, people have opened their homes to each other, volunteered to work at relief centers, donated time, money and goods

AMERICA’S HURRICANE

Hurricane Irene was a large and powerful Atlantic hurricane that left extensive flood and wind damage, It developed atmospheric convection and a closed cyclonic circulation center, prompting the National Hurricane Center to initiate public advisories late on August 20, 2011.

US residents in North Carolina are considering whether to evacuate low-lying areas of Manhattan after hurricane Irene barrelled out of the Bahamas. Irene, achieved gusts of up to 128mph. The storm could hit North Carolina's Outer Banks with winds of around 115mph. Irene was the strongest storm to threaten the Atlantic coast since 2005. Hospitals began running checks on emergency generators, medicines and other supplies.

When there’s a hurricane we need to pack the ff.;

•Food•Water•Medicines• Important documents