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# "THE DISASTER LOGBOOK" #
# Philippines: Super Tropical Typhoon Haiyan (2013) #
# RE: WIRELESS DISASTER PROTOCOL (WDP, 2013) #
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Last Updated: Nov 19, 2013 @ 17:03 MST by CXS
Email: <contact.chris.studer@gmail.com>
Phone/Text: [1-780-863-7830]
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QUICKFACTS:
INCIDENT TYPE: "Super Tropical Typhoon"
WHERE: Philippines GPS COORDINATES: [14°35'N 121°0'E]
WHEN THE INCIDENT OCCURED : Nov 8th, 2013
COUNTRY POPULATION : ~100 Million People
SCALE OF INCIDENT : ~11 Million people affected and many left homeless
SUMMARY:
-The Philippines is made up of ~700 islands.
-They just got hit by one of the largest tropical typhoons in recorded history.
-Most obstacles the Philippines will encounter are entirely preventable with
sufficient planning.
During an incident like this, the majority of people under the rubble
pass on within the first 3 days. (That's how long you can go without water)
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# 3 minutes without air #
# 3 days without water #
# 3 weeks without food #
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DIRECTORY:
http://disasterlogbook.blogspot.ca/
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/15771457/CXS/index.htm (Backup location)
NOTES/DISCLAIMERS (before reading the logbook below)
NOTE 1: My thoughts below may sound a little scattered
after seeing the devistation for the first time.
I'm still a little bit shook up from seeing the whole incident, but here's
the raw thought log as I saw the events unfold.
NOTE 2: Avoid spreading panic. If anything, the following logbook may be used
as a record of ways to approach; and to not approach natural disasters like Typhoon Haiyan
Please remind yourself of this from time to time, as I do not want to spread more panic myself. I am a human being too after all. I make mistakes.
NOTE 3: Since I also like to do some creative writing in my free time, be aware that some
passeges of this may read more like a story than reality; but I should note
that everything mentioned here is happening right now as you read this;
With a little bit of creative writing flair every once in a while for effect.
NOTE 4: To avoid confusion, the following logbook is a ***SEMI-REALISTIC STORY***
My visa is expired; and I am NOT experienced in disaster relief, so I cannot help that way;
but for now, I think writing about the challenges the philippines will face can
help them in their time of need.
NOTE 5: Due to time restrictions, I'M WRITING THE STORY AS YOU READ IT. INCLUDING REVISIONS.
So, as you read, some parts may sound a bit disjointed, but if it can help get attention
on the situation in the Philippines, that is the primary goal.
-The typhoon hit on November 8th
-I started keeping this Logbook on November 11th
-As it type this, it is November 25th
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