PAGASA said that Metro Manila will be placed under storm signal two as typhoon “Ruby” passes the region by 2 in the morning, Monday, December 8, 2014.
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“Ruby” to make six landfalls
PAGASA forecast that “Ruby” is expected to make at least six landfall as it passes the Visayas Island, the Bicol region and MiMaRoPa, from Saturday night to Sunday morning.
Half a million residents in the Philippines, affected by “Ruby”
More than half a million people fled their homes as super-typhoon “Ruby” hit the Philippines earlier than expected.
Flights and sea trips, cancelled in anticipation of super-typhoon
The Manila International Airport Authority announced that 18 Cebu Pacific flights were cancelled due to super-typhoon “Ruby”.
DSWD prepares evacuation centers
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Dinky Soliman gave assurance that they are totally prepared and that the evacuation shelters that they set up are in safe places.
Classes suspended in areas to be directly affected by super-typhoon
Classes have been suspended in areas that are in the direct path of super-typhoon “Ruby”
Evacuation of Tacloban City, almost complete
Almost 95% of the residents of Tacloban CIty have been evacuated in preparation of the coming of super-typhoon “Ruby”.
Philippine Red Cross prepares for super-typhoon
The Philippine Red Cross is preparing for the onslaught of super-typhoon ‘Ruby”, with its chairman, Richard Gordon saying that all PRC chapters in the cities affected by said super-typhoon placed under red alert.
Metro Manila prepares for super-typhoon
Although Metro Manila will not be directly affected by super-typhoon “Ruby”, President Aquino asked the various mayors of Metro Manila to prepare for the strong rains that will affect the area.
Metro Manila will also be affected by the super-typhoon
The United States Joint Typhoon Warning Center as well as the PAGASA estimated that Metro Manila will also be affected by the super-typhoon “Ruby”, with strong rains expected on Sunday.
Western Samar prepares for super-typhoon “Ruby”
In preparation for the coming of super-typhoon “Ruby”, various towns in Western Samar, with the mayors of Sto. Niño and Pagsanghan ordering the evacuation of residents in coastal areas, those near the river banks and those in landslide-prone areas. credit: Renante Flores
Surigao City takes preemptive measures in preparation for “Ruby”
Preemptive measures made by the members of the City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, particularly members of the Philippine National Police, Surigao City Police Station. photo credit: Surigao City PS PCR
