(PAGASA 24-HOUR PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST as of Thursday, 14 November 2024) At 4:00 AM today, the center of Typhoon “OFEL” (USAGI) was estimated based on all available data at 475 km East Northeast of Virac, Catanduanes or 595 km East of Daet, Camarines Norte (14.6 °N, 128.5 °E ) with maximum sustained winds of 120 km/h and gustiness of up to 150 km/h. It is moving Westward at 35 km/h. TROPICAL CYCLONE OUTSIDE PAR AS OF 3:00 AM TODAY TROPICAL STORM TORAJI (2423) [FORMERLY NIKA] LOCATION: 475 KM WEST OF CALAYAN, CAGAYAN (20.0°N, 117.0°E) MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS: 85 KM/H NEAR THE CENTER GUSTINESS: UP TO 105 KM/H MOVEMENT: WEST NORTHWESTWARD AT 15 KM/H TROPICAL STORM MAN-YI (2424) LOCATION: 2,210 KM EAST OF EASTERN VISAYAS (13.2°N, 145.0°E) MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS: 75 KM/H NEAR THE CENTER GUSTINESS: UP TO 90 KM/H MOVEMENT: WEST SOUTHWESTWARD AT 30 KM/H 𝗙𝗒π—₯π—˜π—–π—”π—¦π—§ π—ͺπ—˜π—”π—§π—›π—˜π—₯ π—–π—’π—‘π——π—œπ—§π—œπ—’π—‘: Butuan City, Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte and Surigao del Sur will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms due to Localized Thunderstorms. Possible flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms. 𝗙𝗒π—₯π—˜π—–π—”π—¦π—§ π—ͺπ—œπ—‘π—— 𝗔𝗑𝗗 π—–π—’π—”π—¦π—§π—”π—Ÿ π—ͺπ—”π—§π—˜π—₯ π—–π—’π—‘π——π—œπ—§π—œπ—’π—‘: Light to moderate winds coming from Northwest to Southwest will prevail with slight to moderate seas / (0.6 to 2.5 meters).


Monday, 21 October 2024

Agusan port trains on emergency operations center

NASIPIT, Agusan del Norte -- The Philippine Ports Authority - Port Management Office (PPA-PMO) of Agusan conducted a comprehensive three-day Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Management Training from October 7 to 9 at the PMO Butuan activity center. 

A total of 30 PMO personnel participated, enhancing their skills and preparedness for effective disaster response.

The training was facilitated by a team of experts, including Angelica M. Jugao, SFO1 Neil B. Jarina, Jorge Vincent G. Pagarang, MSN, MCDRM; and Kenneth Oliver B. Villegas, RN EMT-B. The sessions featured in-depth lectures and hands-on simulations, covering critical topics such as staffing, communication, and operational planning.

Key highlights of the program were the simulation exercises and a field visit on the third day to the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Caraga. Participants, with guidance from the facilitators, toured essential EOC rooms and clusters crucial for disaster response operations, further deepening their understanding of emergency management protocols.

This initiative reinforced PPA-PMO Agusan’s commitment to building disaster resilience and ensuring the safety of the communities it served. With the knowledge and skills gained, participants are now better equipped to lead in coordinated and efficient emergency responses in the face of future challenges. (PPA-PMO Agusan del Norte/PIA-Agusan del Norte)