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Subj: [WIA-News] Super Typhoon threatens the Philippines
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From: VK7AX@VK7AX.#ULV.TAS.AUS.OC
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Super Typhoon threatens the Philippines
Date : 05 / 12 / 2014
Author : Jim Linton - VK3PC
More widespread devastation is likely in areas of the Philippines that were hit
late last year by Super Typhoon Haiyan, as a new typhoon called Hagupit is over
the Pacific Ocean headed for mostly poor communities.
On November 8, 2013,at least 6,300 people were killed in the Philippines,
with the loss of crops and many homes. The Philippines Amateur Radio Association
(PARA) has activated its Ham Emergency Radio Operations (HERO) network in advance
of Super Typhoon Hagupit.
PARA Chief Operating Officer Thelma Pascua said that the HERO network is
well-practised and prepared to meet the emergency communication needs caused
by the severe weather event. "We urge amateur radio operators to monitor but
keep clear 7.095 MHz +/- for only emergency traffic, "Thelma said.
Weather forecasters said the typhoon is already generating wind gusts of
240 kilometres an hour, and predict it to intensify making landfall on the
eastern islands. A high alert has been issued and thousands of families told
to evacuate. The HERO network on 7.095 MHz has been involved with situation
reports and other activities. Additional ham equipment run by HERO has been set
up at the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) Central Office in
Quezon City Metro Manilla.
Regional NTC telecoms offices are also monitoring the HERO network for the
latest on the ground information, as well as the normal assigned government
frequencies. PARA is preparing for a visit by Pope Francis to the worst affected
areas of last year?s Typhoon Haiyan to inspect progress and talk to local people
about that disaster. The visit due on January 15-19 is to include the City of
Tacloban, described as being the worst hit area.
PARA and its HERO Network provided emergency communications for many weeks as
a result of that disaster.
- Jim Linton VK3PC, Chairman IARU Region 3 Disaster Communications Committee.
(Sourced from the WIA Website)
http://www.wia.org.au/newsevents/news/2014/20141205-1/index.php
(Posted to the Packet Radio Network courtesy Tony VK7AX)
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