SitRep No. 02 TAB E Preparedness Measures and Effects of TY “ULYSSES” (I.N. VAMCO)

DISASTER PREPAREDNESS As of 12 November 2020, 5:00 PM

Telefax: NDRRM Operations Center (+632) 911-1406; 912-2665; 912-5668

Office of the Administrator, OCD (+632) 912-6675 / 912-2424 Email: ndrrmoc@ocd.gov.ph Website: www.ndrrmc.gov.ph

A. PRE-EMPTIVE EVACUATION

A. A total of 53,752 families / 196,696 persons were pre-emptively evacuated in Regions I, II, III, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, V, and VIII due to TY “ULYSSES”:

Region/Province Number of Evacuees

Families Persons

GRAND TOTAL 53,752 196,696

Region I 2 4

Ilocos Norte 2 4

Region II 575 2,032

Cagayan 568 2,013

Isabela 2 7

Nueva Vizcaya 5 12

Region III 289 3,443

Aurora 96 2,855

Bataan 23 108

Bulacan 48 141

Pampanga 122 339

CALABARZON 1,702 6,347

Cavite 449 1,496

Quezon 1,150 4,480

Rizal 103 371

MIMAROPA 869 2,922

Marinduque 270 591

Occidental Mindoro 272 1,064

Oriental Mindoro 327 1,267

Region V 50,268 181,859

Albay 36,327 130,003

Camarines Norte 1,311 4,601

Camarines Sur 9,118 36,217

Catanduanes 120 548

Masbate 27 409

Sorsogon 3,365 10,081

Region VIII 47 89

Biliran 35 89

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B. NATIONAL DRRM COUNCIL (NDRRMC)

1. NDRRM Operations Center (NDRRMOC)

a. Maintained RED ALERT Status since COVID-19 response operations. b. Continuous monitoring and ensure dissemination of Weather Advisories, and

General Flood Advisories to all concerned RDRRMCs/OCDROs through SMS, NDRRMC website, and official social media websites for further dissemination to their respective Local Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Councils (LDRRMCs).

c. Prepared a total of 41 Emergency Alert and Warning Message (EAWM) for dissemination of Telecommunication Companies to the affected areas for TY “ULYSSES”

2. Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical Services Administration (PAGASA)

a. Continuous weather monitoring and provision of weather updates.

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3. Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG)

a. Continuously provided all available information to all concerned DILG Regional and Field Offices regarding the TS ULYSSES through texts and emails such as PAGASA's Global Spectral Model/Weather Research Forecasting Model Forecast Rainfall, Severe Weather Bulletins and Tropical Cyclone Warning for Shipping; and MGB's Updated Barangay List of LGUs Prone to Landslide, Debris Flow and Flood.

b. DILG CODIX attended the NDRRMC Emergency Meeting for TS “ULYSSES”. c. Issued a memorandum on the activation of the Disaster Online Reporting and

Monitoring System (DORMs) for Tropical Depression (now Tropical Cyclone) “ULYSSES” in DILG Regions CAR, NCR, I, II, III, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, V, VI, VII and VIII.

d. Informed and recommended to regional and field offices to activate concerned BDRRMCs for early warning measures, vigilant monitoring, and intensify the use of social media platforms for public information, and implement pre-emptive evacuation in areas with high to very high susceptibility to storm surge, floods and landslide.

4. Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD)

a. The DSWD Central Office (CO), Field Offices (FOs), and National Resource Operations Center (NROC) prepositioned stockpiles and standby funds amounting to ₱ 802,369,889.69 with breakdown as follows: • Standby Funds

A total of ₱226,127,488.27 standby funds in the CO and FOs. Of the said amount, ₱184,762,513.19 is the available Quick Response Fund (QRF) in the CO.

• Stockpiles A total of 263,235 family food packs (FFPs) amounting to ₱120,943,090.89; other food items amounting to ₱180,989,584.76; and non-food items (FNIs) amounting to ₱274,309,725.77.

Table 2. Available Stockpiles and Standby Funds

REGIONAL / FIELD OFFICE

STANDBY FUNDS

FAMILY FOOD PACKS OTHER FOOD

ITEMS NON-FOOD

RELIEF ITEMS TOTAL

STANDBY FUNDS &

STOCKPILE QUANTITY TOTAL COST TOTAL COST TOTAL COST

TOTAL 226,127,488.27 263,235 120,943,090.89 180,989,584.76 274,309,725.77

802,369,889.69

Central Office 184,762,513.19 - - - -

184,762,513.19

NRLMB - NROC

- 11,131 5,204,120.00 19,346,270.84 73,015,335.75 97,565,726.59

NRLMB - VDRC

- 10,647 4,724,553.63 4,718,647.33 3,145,887.20 12,589,088.16

I 3,000,455.20 7,782 3,893,089.80 594,039.93 30,219,036.72 37,706,621.65

II 1,165,138.79 26,084 13,276,656.06 968,022.68 5,510,398.95 20,920,216.48

III 3,305,028.74 2,754 1,114,554.47 5,118,381.86 5,022,278.98 14,560,244.05

CALABARZON 3,000,000.00 4,384 1,760,696.00 5,116,247.92 4,069,663.12 13,946,607.04

MIMAROPA 2,455,394.58 26,128 11,757,600.00 2,061,634.00 5,463,498.80 21,738,127.38

V 3,000,000.00 18,115 9,189,857.24 1,053,537.41 21,981,566.90 35,224,961.55

VI 3,000,051.68 50,699 18,316,792.08 71,489,146.98 5,890,820.31 98,696,811.05

VII 1,750,544.27 31,317 13,622,895.00 8,224,958.47 9,357,840.65 32,956,238.39

VIII 3,194,543.00 20,194 11,148,940.92 7,878,269.90 19,360,193.45 41,581,947.27

IX 56,000.00 5,530 3,022,089.70 15,614,222.16 6,413,392.88 25,105,704.74

X 3,000,724.42 20,960 11,235,345.50 13,863,590.41 27,912,918.94 56,012,579.27

XI 3,000,001.00 4,593 1,700,098.95 11,530,225.00 14,916,885.36 31,147,210.31

XII 3,000,513.85 2,078 1,142,900.00 2,228,234.59 10,899,586.54 17,271,234.98

CARAGA 3,000,740.55 8,816 4,735,711.28 6,679,909.63 16,059,303.97 30,475,665.43

NCR 2,229,439.00 0 - 3,597,574.50 5,741,232.78 11,568,246.28

CAR 3,206,400.00 12,023 5,097,190.26 906,671.15 9,329,884.47 18,540,145.88 Note: The Inventory Summary is as of 10 November 2020, 3PM.

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b. Placed the Disaster Response Management Bureau (DRMB) on BLUE alert

status to closely coordinate with the concerned field offices for significant disaster response updates

c. Placed all QRT members and emergency equipment on standby and ready for deployment.

5. Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)

a. Issued memorandum addressed to BFP Regional Offices dated 30 October 2020 re Reiteration of the Intensification of OPLAN PAGHALASA and Observance of Precautionary Measures in Response to the Effects of Weather Disturbance.

b. Assigned DO personnel to monitor situational reports of all regions every six hours.

c. Continuous coordination with respective DRRMCs and other agencies and monitoring of the AOR for flood and landslide-prone areas.

6. Department of Agriculture (DA)

a. Activated the DA Regional DRRM Operations Center. b. Coordinated with Local Government Units and other Regional DRRM related

offices for the monitoring of TS “ULYSSES”. c. Coordinated with water management-related agencies for flood risk

monitoring and dam water release. d. Monitored actual field situation for possible damage that may be incurred in

crops and livestock. e. Prepositioned seeds of rice and corn, drugs, and biologics for livestock and

poultry. f. Continuous dissemination of advisory to the APCOs, LGUs, and farmer

leaders for them to disseminate the same information to the community and local farmers relative to its farm operation activities.

g. DA Regional Field Offices prepared the following interventions for the affected farmers and fisherfolks:

• A total of 104,544 bags of rice seeds; 10,223 bags of corn seeds, and 1,149 kgs of assorted vegetables from DA RFO

• Survival and Recovery (SURE) Loan Program of Agricultural Credit Policy Council (ACPC)

• Indemnification fund from Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) to pay for the losses incurred

7. Department of Health (DOH)

a. Continuously monitor all Regions relative to the weather disturbance. b. Advised all Regional Offices to report any untoward incident related to the

weather disturbance.

8. Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)

a. Deployed DPWH personnel and maintenance crew to affected areas. b. Installed warning signs and travel advisory. c. Ongoing rehabilitation and clearing operations.

C. REGIONAL DRRM COUNCILS (RDRRMC)

RDRRMCs I, II, III, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, V, VIII, CAR, and NCR are continuously monitoring its areas of responsibility. Further, said RDRRMCs are in coordination with their respective member agencies to ensure the widest

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dissemination of Weather Advisories, 24-hour Public Weather Forecasts, and General Flood Advisories through SMS, facsimile, and official social media websites.

1. RDRRMC I

Office of Civil Defense (OCD) I a. Continuous coordination with RDRRMC I member-agencies and PDRRMCs. b. Continuous monitoring the AOR.

DILG I a. Sent weather advisories and critical cyclone track charts to the Provincial

Offices. b. Activated the reporting and monitoring for TS “ULYSSES”. c. Monitored DORMs for TS “ULYSSES”.

DSWD I a. Prepositioned a total of 7,334 family food packs (FFPs) amounting to

₱3,657,833.94 at different strategic locations:

PROVINCE/CITY/MUNICIPALITIES NO OF FFPs AMOUNT (₱)

Batac City Satellite Warehouse, Ilocos Norte

451 223,234.14

Bantay Satellite Warehouse, Ilocos Sur

562 211,952.68

DSWD FO I Regional Warehouse, City of San Fernando, La Union

5,521 2,814,647.12

Urdaneta City Satellite Warehouse, Urdaneta City, Pangasinan

800 408,000.00

TOTAL 7,334 ₱3,657,833.94

b. Prepositioned a total of 14,129 non-food items amounting to ₱22,017,018.25

at different strategic locations. c. Ensured for the availability of quick response fund amounting to a total of

₱6,692,055.20, ready for disaster operations use.

Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) I a. Activated the Regional Command Center and Provincial Command Centers. b. Implemented preparedness measures by all operating units. c. Continuous monitoring of fisheries projects, products facilities, and reporting

by concerned PCs.

Coast Guard Northwestern Luzon a. Ensured readiness of its Deployable Response Group (DRG). b. Inspected the state of readiness of equipment and personnel.

Department of Health – Center for Health Development (DOH-CHD) I a. Coordinated with the RDRRMC, Provincial DOH Offices (PDOHOs), and DOH

Retained Hospitals within the Region. b. Placed the Operations Centers of the four (4) PDOHOs on an 8-hour duty and

ensure the coordination with its respective PDRRMCs. c. Placed the Public Health Teams on standby for possible deployment. d. Ensured availability of equipment, supplies, drugs, and medicines for health

emergency management. e. Placed the DOH Retained Hospitals on 24-hour duty to attend to casualties

related to TD “ULYSSES”.

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DPWH I a. Activated the Regional/District DRRM Teams. b. Continuous monitoring of the AOR and conducted maintenance activities. c. Prepositioned QRAs at staging areas for any eventualities.

National Food Authority (NFA) I Ensured the availability of rice supply. Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) I Continuous dissemination of List of Barangays Susceptible to Flood and Landslide based on the DOST-PAGASA rainfall data. Naval Force North Luzon (NFNL) a. Convened battle staff and conducted planning and preparation in connection

with TS “ULYSSES”. b. Placed resources on standby and conducted inventory of DRRT equipment. c. Alerted one DRR team and one KM450 with DRRT trailer for possible

deployment.

Police Regional Office (PRO) I a. Activated the respective DIMTG as the situation may require. b. Coordinated with local DRRMCs. c. Reminded all responders to secure/evacuate their family to safety before

disaster strikes. d. Strengthened resilience of emergency telecommunications. e. Ensured readiness of the Search, Rescue and Retrieval (SRR) equipment and

supplies to support operational requirements. f. Prepositioned Search and Rescue assets.

PDRRMC Ilocos Norte a. Activated respective BDRRMCs and enjoin all residents to actively participate

in community flood mitigation activities. b. Assigned Barangay Health Workers to regularly monitor the health conditions

of vulnerable groups. c. Advised residents to prohibit children from swimming in swollen rivers and

creeks and to limit outside exposure and stay indoors during a heavy downpour.

d. Enforced “No Fishing Policy” when gale warning is issued. e. Ensured the functionality of equipment, maintain database, and activate local

rescue teams and other emergency resources for immediate deployment.

PDRRMC Pangasinan a. Alerted PDRRMC Response Cluster to prepare for possible augmentation and

deployment. b. Continuous monitoring of the situation in the province. c. Placed Incident Management Team and SAR team on standby. d. Pre-deployed rescue boats. e. Informed all Mayors and LDRRMOs through Smart Messaging Suite re raising

of alert status and encouraged same for the conduct of PDRA. f. Disseminated preparedness and advisories through Tri-Media and social

media. g. Prepared relief or food packs ready for distribution h. Placed logistics on standby mode i. Raised status into BLUE alert in the Province of Pangasinan on 10 November

2020, 7:00PM.

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j. Informed LDRRMOs through Smart Messaging Suite re raising of alert status k. Conduct of PDRA on 11 November 2020, 9:00 AM l. Alerted PDRRMC Response Cluster to prepare for possible augmentation and

deployment m. Continuous monitoring of the situation in the province (Weather, San Roque

Dam, River n. system) o. Continuous monitoring of PAGASA weather advisories and typhoon bulletins p. Incident Management Team on standby for possible deployment q. Pre-deployed rescue boats and placed SAR team on standby for possible

deployment r. Prepositioned Relief pack 17,370 packs and Noodles 1,400 packs. s. WASAR Team and Special Rescue Unit on standby. t. Conducted of roving along Lingayen-Binmaley beach front at 11AM of 11

November 2020 u. Issued PDRRMC Memorandum No. 2020-04: Preparedness Measures ICOW

Severe Tropical Storm “ULYSSES” dated 11 November 2020 v. Advised all LDRRMOs thru text blast to conduct roving in their AOR to ensure

information dissemination of weather advisory and gale warning 2:00 PM of 11 NOVEMBER 2020: Raised alert status from Blue Alert to RED ALERT MDRRMC Agno a. Public Advisories to coastal barangays, residents on low-lying areas and

near river and residents in mountainous areas. b. Continuous monitoring weather updates thru the Provincial DRRM

Facebook Account, PAGASA DOST and other weather update advisories. c. Disseminated weather updates thru text blast and MDRRM Office

Facebook page. d. Activated BDRRMCs. e. Prepositioned all rescue equipment and paraphernalia are and on stand-

by.

MDRRMC Balungao a. Alerted all the MDDRMO personnel on preparedness and advisories

regarding STS b. “ULYSSES”. c. Coordinated with the BDRRMCs to monitor their areas. d. Prepared all the WASAR Team with their rescue equipment to standby. e. Prepared all the evacuation centers in case of Pre- Emptive evacuation. f. LDRRMO on Blue Alert status as of 10:09 PM November 10, 2020. g. Continuously monitoring the situation, WASAR Team on standby prepared

with their rescue equipment and ready to respond to emergency cases. h. Strict monitoring of PAGASA weather updates and bulletins, San Roque

Dam and ARFFWS advisories. i. Information dissemination to BDRRMCs on preparedness and advisories

issued by the provincial government thru text messaging and social media. j. Coordinated with all BDRRMC of Balungao. MDRRMC Bani a. Conducted PDRA Meeting 11 November 2020, 1:00 PM b. EOC raised to Red Alert Status. c. LCE ordered personnel from MDRRMO, PNP, BFP, MHO, DILG, MEO to

be on standby for possible response d. Activated BDRRMC to be on standby for possible response and continuous

submission of Situational Report through social media and SMS

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e. Activated Camp managers and SAR Team to be on standby for possible response

f. Activated Emergency Operation Center. Incident Command Team on standby at EOC.

g. Prepared Rooms at Municipal Evacuation Center and (cleaning and disinfecting)

h. Prepared Poblacion Senior Citizen Building as designated evacuation center as needed.

i. Inventory of available food items and relief packs to be used in the community kitchen in coordination with MSWD

j. Continuous monitoring on weather updates/advisories from DOST-PAGASA and Local News Channels.

k. Weather information dissemination thru social media and text blast. l. Identified high risk areas and gave warnings to affected individuals m. Conducted inventory and Prepositioning of rescue assets. n. Rescue Boat prepared and on standby at the Municipal Hall o. Rescue Vehicles and responders on standby and ready for possible

response. p. Prepositioned supplies at evacuation centers q. Inventory of food items and food packs to be used for community kitchen r. Purchased necessary supplies needed for community kitchen s. Prepositioned equipment and supplies in evacuation centers to

accommodate possible evacuees while maintaining standard health protocols.

t. Health Office Personnel notified to standby for possible response and monitoring at evacuation centers.

MDRRMC Bautista a. Conduct of PDRA b. Dissemination on preparedness and advisories through telephone calls,

social media (FB account) and ADRIS (Automatic Disaster Response Information System) text blast to ensure public safety

c. Continuous monitoring of PAGASA`s weather bulletin, OCD and PDRRMC.

d. Dissemination of information and advisories to all barangay officials and other concern agencies.

e. Continuous roving and monitoring of low lying and flood prone areas in the municipality.

MDRRMC Bayambang a. Implemented its Preparedness Plan dubbed as TD “ULYSSES” which

started NOVEMBER 9, 2020. b. Declared Preparedness effective 1100H of November 09, 2020. c. Convened for an emergency meeting. d. Activated all MDRRMC staff including WASAR. e. Prepared all rescue vehicle and equipment f. In close coordination with 77 BDRRMC, PNP, BFP and health agencies. f.

BDRRMC is instructed to be activated and do close monitoring in their AOR and report immediately for any incidents

g. Close monitoring with all BDRRMC h. Monitoring of ULYSSES through PAGASA and WINDY i. Disseminated Early warning information to all 77 barangays.

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MDRRMC Binmaley a. Activation of Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council

Emergency Operation Center b. Continuous Coordination with Rural Health Unit, PNP Binmaley, BFP

Binmaley, All Barangays and other Disaster Related Agencies. c. Information dissemination and Advisories to All Barangay Officials and to

LCE. d. Prepared all available equipment for any untoward incidents and stand by

rescue personnel and on set rescue vehicles and equipment e. Assigned MDRRM Council, staffs and volunteers in their different working

areas f. Monitoring of all 33 barangays in area of responsibility especially those in

coastal areas g. Alerted responders and WASAR Teams. h. Continuous monitoring of weather updates released by DOST-PAGASA,

DILG CODIX, NDRRMC and Pangasinan PDRRMO

MDRRMC Calasiao a. Continuous monitoring and preparation of all necessary equipment and

evacuation centers b. Continuous coordination with PNP, and BFP, Brgy. Officials and other

disaster related agencies. c. Dissemination of info and advisories (forwarded by DILG and PAGASA

weather forecast) to all barangay officials and other concern agencies and posting of weather forecast in social media.

MDRRMC Dasol a. On Red Alert Status b. Responders are ready for deployment in case of emergencies c. Hourly monitoring of weather condition and the actual reading of the

Automated Weather Station on the amount of rainfall and wind speed. d. Routine check-up and maintainance of rescue equipment e. Constant warning against sea travel f. Timely and repeated weather update disseminated to LCE, VM, PBs of all

18 barangays and other concern. g. Advise the punong barangays to initiate pre-emptive evacuation specially

those living along the river banks h. Residents in low lying and mountainous areas are alerted against possible

flashfloods and landslides. i. Activate the LOCAL (Barangay) Disaster Risk Reduction and Management

Council for early warning measures and vigilant monitoring on their area of responsibility

j. Coordinate with the Philippine Army, Philippine Navy/Regional Public Safety Battalion and

k. Maritime Police for possible support team in case of an emergency like Rescue Operation.

MDRRMC Mapandan a. Convened MDRRMC and BDRRMC within 24 hour upon receiving a

severe weather bulletin b. Conducted Pre-Disaster Risk Assessment (PDRA) c. Conducted inventory of supplies, equipment and stockpile of goods d. Organized Standby Support Teams e. Disseminated public warnings and weather advisories thru established

warning system and BDRRMCs especially families in identified danger zones

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f. Activated 24/7 Emergency Operations Center g. Organized Monitoring and Reporting Team h. Continuous monitoring of situation within AOR and weather updates MDRRMC Mangatarem a. Conducted Pre-Disaster Risk Assessment (PDRA). b. Activated Emergency Operating Center and Evacuation Center c. 24-hour monitoring of DOST-PAGASA, OCD & PDRRMO updater for

weather advisories and DAM status. d. Disseminated advisories through text brigade and MDRRMO social media. e. Activation of BDRRMC and all members of WASAR and SAR Teams and f. Prepared relief goods in case of relief operations to affected areas MDRRMC Pozorrubio a. On RED ALERT status. b. In constant monitoring of the weather updates disseminated thru SMS to

MDRRMC members, Punong Barangay and BDRTS and social media such as Facebook.

c. Conducted roving of bridges, rivers and low-lying areas are conducted from time to time.

d. Prepared supplies are if necessarily needed. e. Placed all heavy equipment and municipal vehicles at operation center on

standby status for possible rescue scenario. MDRRMC Rosales a. Convened for an emergency meeting and conducted Pre-Disaster Risk b. Assessment on the possible effects of Typhoon Ulysses in the municipality

on 11 November 2020. c. Activated Emergency Operations Center and MDRRMC on Red Alert as of

5pm, 11 November 2020. d. Regular monitoring of PAGASA, OCD and PDRRMO updates for weather

advisories, gale warnings, flood warnings and severe weather bulletins. e. Placed SAR Teams, clearing operations teams, Peace and order teams on

standby. f. In close coordination with the response clusters, BFP, PNP, MHO,

MSWDO and Office of the Mayor. g. Disseminated preparedness and advisories issued by the provincial

government thru text messaging and social media to BDRRMCs h. MDRRMO, BFP, PNP, MLGOO conducted roving/patrol within AOR. MDRRMC San Carlos City a. On Red Alert Status, b. Placed Response Team on standby in any emergency call c. Informed All 86 Barangay Chairman (BDRRMC) of San Carlos City was

regarding the current situation and advised to make necessary preparation/ precautionary measures especially in notifying their constituents who are at high risk and may affect by the incoming typhoon.

d. Conducted Pre- Disaster Risk Assessment Meeting (PDRA) for the incoming Typhoon “Ulysses”, initial step relevant in preparation for the possible effects of the Typhoon in the province of Pangasinan including San Carlos City which is currently under TCWS No. 3.

e. Conducted an inventory of equipment in preparation for possible search, rescue & clearing operation during typhoon, also transport vehicle for emergency/immediate evacuation are ready and on standby for deployment.

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f. Conducted text blast to all 86 Barangays/BDRRMC reminding them to make precautionary measures, notifying their constituents especially those who are at high risk for the possible threat of typhoon and prepare personnel from BDRRM Council in case of clearing operation or emergency evacuation needed in their area of responsibility, while the province of Pangasinan in under Signal No. 3. Also, Local Emergency Hotline was reminded as a vital to call in case of emergency situation

g. Continuous roving and monitoring to low-lying/ flood prone areas with river creeks especially to those barangays located near the Agno River.

h. Continuously monitoring the weather updates/forecast issued by local, national agency of PAGASA and other reliable sources.

MDRRMC San Fabian a. On Red Alert Status b. Activated EOC starting November 10 on a 24 hour basis. c. Conducted staff meeting and monitoring of the situation on a 24 basis. d. MDRRMC conducted Pre-Disaster Risk Assessment and to regularly

monitor PAGASA, OCD and PDRRMO updates for the Weather advisories, gale warning, flood warning and severe weather bulletins.

e. Placed all accredited Community Disaster Volunteers, Emergency Response Team (ERT) and WASAR Team Standby.

f. Prepared equipment and stockpile for possible response. g. Disseminated weather updates thru MDRRM Office Facebook account. h. Continuous Monitoring weather updates thru the Provincial DRRM

Facebook Page. i. Conducted monitoring activities along coastal barangays and Cayanga-

Bued River. j. Continuous monitoring of DOST PAGASA Weather Bulletin update, OCD,

Pangasinan PDRRMO advisories. MDRRMC San Jacinto a. Disseminated advisories / info dissemination / warnings: dissemination

through social media to ensure public safety b. Alerted all MDRRM staffs, PNP, BFP and volunteers and on c. standby. d. Prepositioned supplies, equipment and rescue vehicle: Rescue trucks and

2 ambulances on standby e. Coordinated with PNP and BFP personnel for security and safety

augmentation f. Continuous monitoring of PAGASA‟s Weather Bulletin, OCD RO1,

Pangasinan DRRMO Advisories and other weather forecasting sites g. Continuous monitoring of all Major rivers: As of 5PM November 1, 2020 o

Abiloleng River (3 meters below Riverbank) o Angalacan River (1meter below Riverbank)

h. Conducted Pre-Disaster Risk Assessment (PDRA) at 11:00 AM 11 November 2020

i. ICS conducted for the emergency response team j. Clearing and Clean-Up of Sports Complex and 2nd Floor of San Jacinto

Market as main evacuation sites MDRRMC Sison a. On standby mode starting 10 November 2020 b. Relief/Food packs ready for distribution MDRRMC Sta. Barbara a. Informed all BDRRMCs regarding the Tropical Depression ULYSSES

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b. Coordinate with PNP-Sta. Barbara and BFP-Sta. Barbara c. Monitoring and prepared all necessary equipment for possible response

and the flow of water of Sinucalan River from upstream. d. Closely coordinated with the Barangay Officials especially to low laying

areas. e. Monitoring the flow of water of Sinucalan River from upstream f. Alerted all volunteers and WASAR teams. g. Conducted tree pruning activity along Banaoang and Minien West highway

10 November 2020 MDRRMC Sual a. Continuously monitoring PAGASA, OCD, and PDRRMO updates for TY

“ULYSSES” b. Activated the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management –

Emergency Operation Center (MDRRM-EOC) and Operation LISTO remains effective.

c. Close coordination with PDRRMO, local PNP, BFP, PCG, PNP Maritime, Philippine Navy and BDRRMC.

d. Prepositioning of LGU assets and equipage. e. Information dissemination on weather updates through SMS and social

media f. Requested representatives of the MDRRMC – Response Cluster to render

duty at the Operation Center for monitoring, coordination and reporting of the effects of the typhoon.

g. Activated RDANA Team for rapid assessment of typhoon damages and needs that will be needed.

h. Activated the Municipal Incident Management Team (MIMT) is likewise to quickly respond to various incidents that may occur and the temporary-designated evacuation centers.

i. Continuous monitoring on the situation in all the barangays in coordination with all BDRRMCs.

j. Close coordination with MDRRMC, MSWDO GSO, MBO, MPDO and MTO k. Close coordination with MDRRMC and MHO for the establishment of MOA

with Funeral Parlor/s l. Close coordination with Mobile Telecommunications service provider m. Prepositioning of the Clearing Team to be dispatched in emergency cases. n. Provided food and non-food items to residents that may be affected by TY

“ULYSSES”. MDRRMC Umingan a. Convened LDRRMC (Activated ICS and the 24/7 Emergency Operations

Center) b. Conducted Emergency Response and Preparedness (ERP) & PDRA c. 24-hour monitoring of weather condition and its possible effects. d. Informed and alerted Punong Barangays of weather advisory. e. Prepared Equipment & vehicle & made ready for deployment. f. Conducted inventory of supplies, equipment & stockpile of goods g. Assessed evacuation center. h. Continuous dissemination of weather updates thru social media

(Facebook). i. Review necessary protocols in Emergency Response Preparedness plans

in line with existing IATF COVID-19 protocols. MDRRMC Villasis a. MDRRM Office is continuously monitoring PAGASA weather Bulletins.

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b. Continuous information dissemination of advisories through Tri-Media and social media was implemented to ensure public safety.

c. Coordinated with the barangays that are always affected by rain and flood water, with continuous coordination with PNP, BFP and PDRRMO. As of this time, no reports have been submitted by the BDRRMCs.

d. Memo on Preparedness measures is distributed to all Barangays within the Municipality.

e. Alerted barangays situated along Agno River to monitor water level and are instructed to report to the office immediately if significant change is observed.

PDRRMC La Union Continuous monitoring and dissemination of weather advisories, gale warning, and other advisories to all C/MDRRMOs through La Union 911.

2. RDRRMC II

OCD II a. On Red Alert Status. b. Issued memorandum no. 90 re Maintenance of Red Alert status of

CVRDRRMC OpCen and LDRRMC of Batanes and Cagayan and raising of alert status of LDRRMC Isabela, Quirino, and Nueva Vizcaya to Red Alert.

c. Disseminated Notice of Dam discharge warning operations to RDRRMC member-agencies, P/C/MDRRMCs, media, and other stakeholders thru SMS, viber, and social media.

d. Established communication link thru HF/VHF radio communication. e. Continuous monitoring of the major river systems in the region and its

tributaries to include the water resources from the Sierra Madre Mountains, Cordillera Mountains and flood-prone areas.

f. Prepositioned/distributed PPEs to different LGUs.

DILG II a. Continuous dissemination of advisories, warning and bulletins. b. Advised all LGUs to monitor PAGASA weather advisories and typhoon bulletin. c. Established critical preparedness actions based on Operation L!sto protocols

and DILG MC 2020-125.

DSWD II a. Coordinated with DRMD SWAD in the province of Nueva Vizcaya re the status

of the reported pre-emptive evacuation in the municipality of Kasibu. b. Has stockpile and standby funds amounting to Php22,247,473.41. c. Continuous monitoring of SWADTs and P/C/MATS with regards to the present

weather condition. d. Prepositioned FNFI to strategic location in the region particularly in the SWAD

offices and tapping military camps. e. Closely coordinating with their respective LDRRMCs.

DOH II a. On 24/7 operations. b. Placed ERT and HERTS on standby ready for deployment. c. Activated medical teams from different DOH retained hospital for possible

deployment. d. Placed medical teams on standby. e. Coordinated with HEMB, OCD, DRRM Offices.

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PIA II a. Continuous dissemination of weather updates. b. Close coordination with CVRDRRMC member agencies. c. Continuous posting of social media cards and weather advisories.

DPWH II a. Alerted Disaster Response Teams. b. Ensured availability of response assets c. Close coordination with members of CVRDRRMC and LDRRMCs. d. Placed response teams on standby.

PNP PRO II a. Close coordination with CVRDRRMC member agencies and LDRRMCs. b. Disseminated weather updates. c. Placed rescue and response assets on standby. d. Directed lower units to strictly monitor the AOR.

BFP and PCG II a. Strict monitoring of AOR to include landslide and flood-prone areas. b. Close coordination with LDRRMCs. c. Placed SRU teams on standby.

PDRRMC Batanes a. Continuous dissemination of advisories and monitoring of AOR. b. Implemented No Sail Policy, No fishing and swimming.

PDRRMC Cagayan a. On Red Alert Status. b. Close coordination with response agencies and LDRRMCs. c. Placed all responders on standby and ready for dispatch. d. Prepositioned rescue equipment. e. Continuous dissemination of weather advisories. f. Distributed Food packs to the affected families in Sanchez Mira.

MDRRMCs a. Continuous monitoring of AOR. b. Disseminated weather advisories to all concerned. c. Placed rescue teams and equipment on standby. d. Close coordination with MDRRMC members and BDRRMCs particularly in

low-lying barangays thru radio communications system.

PDRRMCs Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, and Quirino a. On Red Alert Status. b. Continuous monitoring of AOR especially critical areas. c. Close coordination with MDRRMCs. d. Continuous dissemination of weather updates to MDRRMC members and

BDRRMCs.

M/CDRRMCs a. On Red Alert Status b. Activated EOC. c. Continuous dissemination of weather updates. d. Continuous monitoring of flood-prone barangays. e. Coordinated with response agencies re possible evacuation.

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3. RDRRMC III

OCD III a. Conducted PDRA meeting on 11 November 2020. b. Issued memorandum order No. 100 s. 2020 re Reiterating the Red Alert

Status of the RDRRMC III EOC and Activation of the Response Cluster. c. Continuously monitored landslide-prone and low-lying areas all over the

region. d. Continuously monitored the roads, dams, bridges, rivers, and all critical

facilities within the AOR.

PAGASA-PRFFWC Continuously disseminated advisories and warnings to council members and LGUs. DILG III a. Activated all OpCen under L!sto protocols. b. Ensured that all LCEs are in their respective AOR while monitoring the effects

of TY “ULYSSES”. c. Directed all LGUs to conduct their preparedness measures adhering to the

Oplan L!sto checklist. d. Continuously disseminating advisories to P/C/MDRRMCs. DSWD III a. Prepositioned FFPs in the regional warehouse and satellite offices. b. Repacked 18,000 FFPs at the regional warehouse ready for augmentation. c. Continuously monitoring and coordinating with the DSWD Provincial

Extension Office of the provinces in the region. BFP III a. Placed equipment and assets on standby. b. Continuous monitoring and coordinated with LGUs for the response

operations.

CLCHD a. Prepositioned Php 80,000.00 worth of assorted drugs and medicines in the 7

provinces in the region. b. Activated OpCen and the medical response team. c. Distributed Hygiene kits in the provinces and doxycycline in flooded areas.

DPWH III a. Activated all DRRM teams District Engineering Offices and placed on standby. b. Prepositioned assets and equipment in strategic areas for possible

mobilization. c. Monitored status and conditions of major roads and bridges within AOR.

MGB III Issued Geohazard Threat Advisory and MGB List of Barangays Susceptible to Landslide and Flooding to LGUs. PRO III a. Alerted Police Units/Stations to activate their respective QRTs, RSSF and

SAR teams. b. Advised all units/stations to coordinate with their respective partners LGUs.

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AFP-7ID Placed all personnel on standby ready for possible deployment. PCG III a. On full alert. b. Disseminated advisories to all stations and seafarers and continuously

coordinating with concerned LGUs and council members. c. Implemented no sail policy effective 10 November 2020. d. Closely monitoring coastal waters.

PDRRMC Aurora a. Prepositioned emergency medicines and supplies, equipment and ambulance

are placed on standby. b. Coordinated with MDRRMCs and concerned agencies re any untoward

incidents, monitoring of water tributaries, and high-risk areas. c. Prepositioned manpower, vehicle, equipment, medicines, food and non-food

items in preparation for TY “ULYSSES” thru concerned agencies.

MDRRMCs a. Conducted PDRA meeting. b. Monitored weather condition and rivers including its tributaries for possible

flooding event. c. Coordinated with BDRRMCs to stay alert and monitor their AOR. d. Implemented No Fishing/Sail Policy and advised resort owners to prohibit

any water activities. e. Disseminated weather advisories to stakeholders. f. Enforced pre-emptive evacuation. g. Prepositioned food packs and standby response teams. h. Inspected and monitored installed early warning systems.

PDRRMC Bataan a. Conducted PDRA meeting on 10 November 2020. b. Prepositioned manpower, stockpile, and equipment from different provincial

member agencies for possible response operations. c. Activated QRT and units in different stations. d. Continuous coordination with C/MDRRMCs and concerned agencies for

purposes of monitoring of any untoward incidents, monitoring of water tributaries and high-risk areas.

e. Disseminated weather advisories to all LDRRMCs and PDRRMC member agencies.

f. Monitored situation in AOR. MDRRMCs a. Maintained EOC b. Conducted PDRA meeting c. Coordinated with BDRRMCs and concerned agencies. d. Advised BDRRMCs to constantly monitor the AOR and report any

eventualities. e. Disseminated weather advisories to BDRRMCs and other stakeholders. f. Prepositioned resources for possible deployment.

PDRRMC Bulacan a. Conducted PDRA meeting re TY “ULYSSES” on 10 November 2020. b. Prepositioned assets and equipment for possible mobilization.

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c. Continuously coordinating with C/MDRRMCs and BDRRMCs especially in releasing of water, overflowing and/or back flooding of water dams.

d. Closely monitoring Angat River, Pampanga River, Sta. Maria River, and San Miguel River thru Bulacan Communications Command and Control Center.

e. Coordinated with NLEX in removing billboards, tarps. f. Coordinated with MERALCO for temporary power interruption restoration. g. Activated Evacuation centers c/o PSWDO. h. Coordinated with C/MDRRMO re the pre-emptive evacuation and established

evacuation centers in their respective AOR. i. Disseminated advisories to all concerned LDRRMCs through text message,

email and group chat. C/MDRRMCs a. Monitored situation in their AOR. b. Disseminated weather advisories to all concerned. c. Coordinated with BDRRMCs and stakeholders d. Closely monitoring water levels and rain gauges. e. Alerted BDRRMC members. f. Prepositioned rescue equipment and supplies. g. Conducted roving and monitoring of flood-prone areas.

PDRRMC Nueva Ecija a. Continuous dissemination of advisories to C/MDRRMOs and the general

public. b. Placed equipment and manpower on standby for possible response

operations. c. Maintained alert status of emergency operations center. d. Prepositioned stockpile of FNFI.

C/MDRRMCs Aliaga, Palayan City, and San Leonardo a. Maintained the alert status at EOC. b. Activated BDRRMC OpCen. c. Conducted continuous early warning and advisories at barangay level

through Badillo strategy and social media platform. d. Prepositioned assets for possible deployment. e. Established rapid testing area to conduct random testing to all evacuees.

PDRRMC Pampanga a. Maintained Red Alert status at the PDRRMC OpCen. b. Conducted continuous monitoring and coordination with LDRRMCs on the

situation. c. Issued memorandum and advisories to all stakeholders. d. Monitored pre-emptive evacuation conducted by component LGUs. e. Stockpiled FNFI at the PDRRMC warehouse.

C/MDRRMCs a. Conducted PDRA meeting. b. Maintained the alert status at EOC. c. Activated BDRRMC OpCen. d. Prepositioned rescue equipment and assets for possible deployment. e. Disseminated weather advisories to all concerned. f. Closely coordinated with C/MDRRMC members and LDRRMCs.

PDRRMC Tarlac a. Conducted PDRA meeting.

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b. Continuous dissemination of advisories to all LDRRMCs to be on alert status and to closely monitor the situation in their AOR.

MDRRMCs Bamban, Tarlac, and Victoria a. Maintained 24/7 Status of EOC. b. Prepositioned rescue vehicles and equipment. c. Monitored situation in all barangays within the AOR. d. Placed response teams on standby. e. Monitored low-lying and flood-prone barangays.

PDRRMC Zambales a. Prepositioned provincial equipment and resources to strategic areas in the

provinces. b. Disseminated PAGASA advisories to LDRRMOs. c. On alert status. d. Coordinated with the MDRRMos to undertake preparedness and response

services within their AOR including monitoring of lahar flows. e. Conducted PDRA meeting.

C/MDRRMCs San Antonio, San Marcelino, Angeles City, and Olongapo City a. Maintained 24/7 Status of EOC. b. Conducted PDRA meeting. c. Prepositioned rescue vehicles and equipment. d. Monitored situation in all barangays within the AOR. e. Placed response teams on standby. f. Monitored low-lying and flood-prone barangays.

4. RDRRMC CALABARZON

OCD CALABARZON a. Conducted PDRA meeting on 09 November 2020, 2:00 PM via Zoom. b. Coordinated with the RDRRMC CALABARZON member-agencies and

PDRRMOs relative to its preparedness measures and monitoring. c. Disseminated weather bulletins, gale warning, rainfall warning advisories, and

weather forecasts to all PDRRMOs through email for dissemination to its respective LDRRMOs.

d. Continuous monitoring and coordination with PDRRMOs re weather situation and any untoward incidents.

DILG CALABARZON a. Disseminated memorandum to DILG Provincial Offices down to cluster heads

and C/MLGOOs for the preparation of LGUs against TS “ULYSSES” based on Operation L!sto protocols and DILG MC 2020-125 “L!sto sa Tag-Ulan at COVID19” Preparedness Measure of LGUs for the Rainy Season CY 2020 and prioritize the prepositioning of supplies and equipment for response.

b. Disseminated latest Critical Cyclone Track Chart (Hotdog) track for TS “ULYSSES.

c. Activated the OpCen relative to the weather condition. d. Activated DILG Regional and Provincial Disaster Monitoring and Reporting

System for TS “ULYSSES”. e. Continuous monitoring and coordination with stakeholders.

DSWD CALABARZON

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a. Advised LSWDOs to ensure implementation of COVID19 health protocols in the event of response operation.

b. Requested LSWDOs in identified landslide, flood, and storm surge prone areas to conduct pre-emptive evacuation.

c. Advised PSWDOs to ensure timely submission of DROMIC reports for the assessments of appropriate response interventions.

d. Placed the Regional and Provincial Quick Response Team members on standby and ready for mobilization should need arise.

e. DRMD conducted operational briefing on the typhoon update, and prepared situation report and inventory of stockpile.

f. DRMD conducted preparatory meeting for the establishment of virtual Emergency OpCen for the upcoming tropical cyclone.

g. Coordinated with the PQRTs of Cavite, Laguna and Rizal and were advised to monitor and coordinate with the LGUs to gather reports on the possible effects of TS “ULYSSES”.

h. Coordinated with P/C/MSWDOs and P/C/MDRRMOS of the five (5) Provinces and instructed them to be on standby alert and prepare its respective evacuation centers and family food pack should need arises.

i. Advised the LGUs in the flood, landslide, and storm surge prone areas to conduct pre-emptive evacuation and ensure that COVID-19 minimum health standards are incorporated during its response plans.

DOH CALABARZON Prepositioned logistics per province. BFP CALABARZON a. Issued a Memorandum to all Provincial Fire Directors, City/Municipal Fire

Marshalls re Operational Preparedness and Intensification of OPLAN PAGHALASA and Observance of Precautionary Measures in Response to the effects of TS “ULYSSES".

b. Reminded the community on fire incidents during evacuation and families in ECs in cooking and resumption of electricity which may cause to start a fire.

PRO CALABARZON a. Disseminated precautionary measures and activated DMTC relative to the

weather disturbance. b. Posted disaster activity in social media.

Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Cavite a. Issued a notice to mariners advising same to take shelter. b. Conducted coastal community awareness re TS “ULYSSES”. c. Reminded fisherfolks not to venture out at sea. d. Prepositioned SAR team in 9 substations. e. Coordinated with LDRRMs especially in flood prone areas. PCG CGS Laguna a. Organized BRT to be utilized during operations. b. Issued advisory to boat owners to take shelter. c. Advised fish pen owners to take precautionary measures. d. Coordinated with LGUs and other agencies relative to the weather condition.

PCG Southern Tagalog a. Advised all to cancel trips upon hoisting of TCWS. b. Placed on standby for monitoring updates related to TS “ULYSSES”.

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2nd Infantry Battalion Placed resources on standby for possible assistance. DPWH CALABARZON a. Activated the DRRM teams. b. Placed maintenance crew and equipment on standby for possible response

operations. c. Installed signages to inform motorists of road conditions in several areas.

Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) Batangas a. Organized team to conduct PDRA in ports – inspection of vital installation that

may be affected by TS “ULYSSES”. b. Requested PIA to assist in information dissemination.

PIA CALABARZON a. Placed on alert for information gathering and dissemination. b. Placed all PIA provincial offices within the whole region on alert for update

monitoring and gathering of situation-related status from LGUs, local DRRMCs, information and development communication networks and the communities on the ground for posting to different multimedia platforms.

c. Shared disaster alerts received from NDRRMC on various PIA platforms.

DENR-MGB CALABARZON a. Issued advisories to identified landslide and flood-prone areas. b. Alerted LGUs that are prone to flooding and landslide relative to the weather

disturbance. c. Disseminated MGB List of Barangays Susceptible to Landslide and Flood. d. Recommended LGUs to closely monitor the areas especially those affected by

previous weather disturbance.

PDRRMC Laguna a. Activated IMT using incident complex. b. Sent text blast to council members to prepare its respective resources. c. Reiterated the conduct of pre-emptive evacuation. d. Prepositioned resources. PDRRMC Batangas a. Conducted declogging, clearing debris of past typhoons. b. Requested clearing operations from DPWH. c. Placed response agencies on standby. d. Provided billeting space at Provincial Sports Complex Gymnasium and other

needs for the responders. e. Transported 107 strandees from PPA to temporary shelter. f. Facilitated relief distribution. . PDRRMC Rizal a. Conducted PDRA meeting on 10 November 2020, 2:00PM. b. Conducted inventory of resources and supply - to include facemask and

alcohol. c. Cascaded information from national agencies down to LGUs. d. Prepositioned heavy equipment. e. Advised tarpaulins to be rolled down. f. Placed council members on standby. g. Placed WASAR teams on standby. h. Prepositioned water tankers of Manila Water.

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i. Response Agencies and SAR team on standby and ready for deployment. j. PCG Laguna de Bay station strictly implemented the no sail policy due to TY

“ULYSSES”. k. Closely monitoring the water level of Laguna lake.

C/MDRRMCs g. Conducted PDRA meeting. h. Placed SAR/WASAR teams on standby. i. Issued weather advisory to the public and stakeholders through social

media. j. Activated EOC. k. In close coordination with BDRRMCs. l. LDRRMCs ordered the operators of billboards and large tarpaulins to roll

down their advertisement. PDRRMC Quezon a. Placed council members and other partner agencies on standby. b. Activated the EOC virtually c. Organized Task Force Team and prepositioned resources per district. d. Disseminated information from warning agencies. e. Activated the Area Command Team in LOUs and Radio Group. f. Placed on Red Alert Status effective 10 November 2020, 3:00 PM. g. Deployed Task Force Team to Mulanay, Macalelon, Agdangan, Buenavista,

Catanauan, Gen. Luna, P. Burgos, Pitogo, San Andres, San Narciso, San Francisco, Unisan, Real, Infanta, Gen. Nakar, and Polilio Island.

h. Conducted Response Cluster meeting on 10 November 2020, 3:00 PM. i. Activated PDRRMC EOC. j. Prepositioned goods in REINA area and all other districts. k. Conducted PDRA meeting on 10 November 2020, 9:00 AM. l. Prepositioned resources and monitoring critical areas. m. Prohibited sea voyagers to venture out at sea. n. Reminded DRRM council to continuously monitor watercourses, rivers, and

tributaries and continuously disseminated advisories through local/community leaders and social media particularly to residents in low-lying areas, near mountain slopes and coastal areas of possible flooding and landslide.

PDRRMC Cavite a. Activated the OpCen and coordinated with local counterparts and PDRRMC. b. Prepositioned resources. c. Implemented the minimum public health standard implementation especially in

ECs.

5. RDRRMC MIMAROPA

OCD MIMAROPA a. Issued memorandum to all P/C/MDRRMOs re Emergency Preparedness

Actions for TY “ULYSSES”. b. Issued memorandum to all P/C/MDRRMOs re reiteration of activation of EOC

and IMT for TY “ULYSSES”. c. Issued memorandum to all uniformed personnel re Inventory of personnel and

resource for the response operations in the MIMAROPA for TY “ULYSSES”. d. Conducted PDRA meeting with the MIMAROPA RDRRMC and PDRRMOs via

VTC. e. Ensured functionality of all communication equipment. f. On Red Alert Status since 18 March 2020.

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g. Coordinated with response agencies and concerned LGUs re situation updates and possible effects of TY “QUINTA”.

h. Continuous dissemination of weather advisories to RDRRMC member-agencies and LDRRMOs.

DILG MIMAROPA a. Activated Disaster Monitoring and Reporting System for TY “ULYSSES”. b. Disseminated DILG Advisories to provinces, municipalities downt o the

barangay level relative to TY “QUINTA”. c. Disseminated MGB List for areas susceptible to flood and landslide to

concerned LGUs. d. Advised LGUs thru DILG field officers, to monitor PAGASA weather advisories,

establish critical preparedness based on Operation L!sto protocols, and prioritize prepositioning of supplies and equipment of possible response operation.

e. Ensured LGUs are actively carrying out actions as recommended in Operation L!sto.

DSWD MIMAROPA a. Ensured the availability of 26,573 FFPs and total FNFI items amounting to

₱19,187,257.00 as of 09 November 2020. b. Alerted Disaster Response Management Division and Provincial Project

Development Officers to monitor daily local weather condition and ensure provision of information to all concerned offices.

c. Placed logistical equipment and workforce on standby. d. Placed Information and Communication Technology Management Unit

(ICTMU) on standby to ensure robust communication system. e. Coordination with OCD MIMAROPA and RDRRMC for any updates related to

TD “ULYSSES”.

DOH MIMAROPA a. Placed on Code Red Alert. b. Placed logistics and manpower on standby for possible deployment. c. Activated the EOC. d. Prepared HEARS reports and properly disseminated these to all concerned

units and agencies. e. Placed response teams on standby. f. Prepositioned drugs and medicines in regional office and provincial DOH

offices. g. Ensured all communication equipment are available and functional. h. Facilitated the issuance of appropriate warnings to all concerned health offices

and facilities. i. Coordinated with regional hospitals for their preparedness and availability of

back-up teams.

AFP WESCOM and SOLCOM a. Alerted JTF-ICARE to monitor and track TY “ULYSSES”. b. Placed air and naval assets and rescue teams on standby. c. Coordinated with LGUs within AOR. BFP MIMAROPA a. Placed assets, personnel and teams on standby for possible deployment. b. Coordinated with LGUs, NGOs and other Government agencies to the

operational activities. c. Alerted Disaster Response Team for possible deployment.

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DA MIMAROPA a. Ongoing rehabilitation projects (rice seed, vegetable seed, urea and inoculant

fertilizer, and seedling). b. Identified vulnerable areas / areas of standing crops.

DEPED MIMAROPA a. Disseminated advisories from PAGASA to divisions. b. Instructed Division DRRM coordinators to monitor, advice and remind

SDRRMCs re the prevailing weather situation. c. Instructed field offices to closely coordinate with LGUs for local inter-agency

actions to be undertaken. d. Monitored divisions and schools to be affected by TY “ULYSSES” and if there

are schools to be used as an evacuation centers.

DICT Luzon Cluster 3 a. Placed assets on standby within provinces for constant communication. b. Alerted provincial offices to conduct maintenance check of ICT offices for

possible leaks on premises to assure equipment’s safety. c. Coordinated with DRRM offices and different LGUs for monitoring of different

centers and free wifi sites. d. Conducted inventory of equipment per province. DPWH MIMAROPA a. DDRRMT reactivated and deployment of maintenance crew facilities and

equipment in various road sections prone to landslide, flood and possible road section to be affected.

PCG Southern Tagalog a. CGDSTL stations/sub-stations prepared rescue equipment for possible

deployment of DRTs in their respective AOR. b. Continuous monitoring and dissemination of weather advisories to LGUs,

NGOs, maritime stakeholders, Bantay Dagat Organization and fisherfolks. c. Advised fishing boats and other small seacrafts not to venture out in the sea

while larger sea vessels are alerted against big waves. d. Placed response teams, assets and rescue equipment on standby. PIA MIMAROPA a. Disseminated weather forecasts through News on the Go SMS version and

situational reports of provincial information center managers. b. Sourced out weather forecasts and advisories.

PRO MIMAROPA a. Ensured availability of SAR assets and personnel. b. Alerted all Police Provincial Office down to their lower units and continuous

monitoring of situation in their respective AORs. c. Directed lower units to undertake precautionary measures and other disaster

preparedness activities. d. Directed all members of the Regional Headquarters and Regional Mobile Force

Battalion SAR team to be ready for any possible SAR operations.

PDRRMC Oriental Mindoro a. Activated the EOC. b. Continuous monitoring and dissemination of weather advisories. c. Coordinated with MDRRMOs relative to the weather disturbance.

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d. Prepositioned rescue equipment and conducted radio communication testing. e. Coordinated with PSWDO re stockpile, response agencies re Disaster

response operation, and DPWH re availability of equipment and assets. f. Conducted PDRA meeting re TY “ULYSSES”.

CDRRMC Calapan a. Conducted CDRRMC meeting re TY “ULYSSES”. b. Prepositioned rescue equipment to flood-prone barangays. c. Coordinated with CDRRM council members. d. Conducted inventory of evacuation center.

PDRRMC Marinduque a. Maintains Red Alert Status and Full Activation of EOC. b. Coordinated with MDRRMOs re preparedness measures and actions taken. c. Continuous monitoring of weather updates and posting in social media. d. Prepositioned food, non-food items, cadaver bags, medicines and medical

supplies. e. Placed response teams, assets and equipment on standby. f. Prepositioned genset, heavy equipment, rubber boat, partol vehicles,

ambulance, and rescue vehicles

PDRRMC Romblon a. Activated the EOC. b. Continuous monitoring of weather updates through radio broadcast, television,

and windy apps. c. Continuous monitoring of water level in flood controls and river dikes and

implement safety measures to residents living in the area. d. Reminded all MDRRMOs to stay alert and monitor the areas considered as

highly or very high susceptible to floods, landslide and storm surge within their AOR.

e. Ensured the implementation of No Sail Policy in all seacrafts in case of weather condition deteriorates.

f. Monitored water levels in the riverbanks and settlements in low-lying areas. g. Placed rescue equipment, teams and assets on standby. PDRRMC Palawan a. Conducted PDRA meeting re TY “ULYSSES”. b. Prepositioned response teams, equipment, and assets. c. Continuous monitoring of AORs for any untoward incidents and undertake

precautionary measures. d. Disseminated weather advisories to MDRRMOs. e. Prepositioned food and non-food items, sea vessels, sat phone, and radio. f. Coordinated with neighboring LGUs for sharing resources during possible

response operations. g. Prepared evacuation centers and ensure that all lifelines inside those being

used are functional and safe to use. h. Issued pre-emptive evacuation order.

CDRRMC Puerto Princesa a. Placed response teams and vehicles on standby. b. Activated the EOC. c. Prepositioned response equipment and portable temporary shelter. d. Issued memorandum to BDRRMCs re Activation of EOC and preventive

measures. e. Conducted hazard assessment of TTMFs.

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PDRRMC Occidental Mindoro a. Continuous dissemination of weather advisories to LDRRMCs thru radio

station, text blats, social media pages. b. Coordinated with response agencies and MLGUs re updates and possible

effects of TY “ULYSSES”. c. Coordinated with MDRRMOs on the preparation of their evacuation centers,

prepositioning of food packs, equipment, and aseets. d. Advised MLGUs to conduct PDRA and preparedness actions considering

health risks. e. Alerted PQRTs for possible response operations. f. Placed rescue teams, assets and equipment on standby.

6. RDRRMC V

OCD V a. Coordination with SRR Cluster regarding deployment of augmentation of teams

in assisting LGUs in evacuation b. Disseminated information, weather advisories and other relevant advisories

regarding TY “ULYSSES”. c. Provided logistical requirement of responders. d. Bicol RDRRMC Operations Center is on RED Alert status for TS Ulysses

effective 09 November 2020. e. Conducted PDRA at 10:00AM 9 November 2020 via VTC at Handyong Hall,

OCD5, Camp Ola, Legazpi City f. Attended the NDRRMC PDRA for TY ULYSSES g. On-going coordination with PDRRMOs and NGAs for preparedness activities

for the TY “ULYSSES”. h. Issued memorandum to Local DRRMCs to implement their respective

Response Plans / Contingency Plans; implement preparedness measures and local counter measures for floods and landslide, to include pre-emptive evacuation and no sailing policies when necessary. Further, activate their respective Emergency Operations Center and put their response teams on stand-by alert. The Regional Line Agencies are to activate their respective Emergency Operations Centers and put on standby their respective Emergency Response Teams / Disaster Response Units stationed throughout the region for monitoring and prompt response.

i. Issued Special Memorandum for LGUs to implement No Sailing of Fisherfolks starting 9 November 2020

j. Disseminated information, weather advisories and other relevant advisories regarding TY “ULYSSES”.

k. Mobilities are on standby in case of deployment l. Radio communications and SATELLITE PHONE on standby. m. Provided logistical requirement of responders.

DSWD V a. DRMD V continuous to monitor weather updates and information. b. Resource Operation Section ensures the availability of family food packs and

non-food items as need arises. c. DSWD FO V QRTs are activated. d. QRT on duty will captured report on LGU preparedness and

activities/involvement of C/MATs in their respective areas e. PAT and MAT members in the 6 provinces are activated and instructed to

coordinate with the P/MDRRMOs, C/MSWDOs for TY Rolly reports and updates.

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f. 21,978 family food packs amounting P 11,147,961.30 are available at DSWD Warehouse.

g. Php 3,000,000.00 stand by funds. h. Food items are available such as NFA rice (27,250 kilos) Gold cup sardines

(352 tins), Youngstown corned beef (352 tins), SanMIg 3in1 coffee (62,227 sachets)

i. Non-food items are available such as 52 sets of tents, 4,882 boxes of sleeping kit, 477 boxes of family kit, 388 sets hygiene kit, 3,061 kitchen kit, 33, 335 pcs. malong, 1,734 rolls laminated sacks, 514 (10 meters) and 21,330 pcs blanket amounting Php 25,261,041.90.

DILG V a. Activate Regional Operation Center b. Issued Urgent Memorandum re: Activation of Provincial Operation Centers; c. Require our field officers to submit LGU’s LISTO Preparedness Checklist d. Monitor the attendance of all Local Chief Executives e. Prepare Situation Reports once the Disaster Monitoring and Reporting System

is activated DOH-CHD V a. Still on Code Blue Alert Status b. ICS still activated with 24/7 OpCen operation c. Conducted inventory of logistics d. Coordinated with Provincial DOH Offices and Provincial DRRM-H Managers

on the status of preparedness relative to the weather disturbance e. Reiterated DM No. 2020-0318 Re: Interim Guidelines in the Prevention and

Control of COVID-19 during Disaster Evacuation and Displacement and DM No. 2020-0157 Re: Guidelines on Cleaning and disinfection in Various Settings as an Infection and Prevention Control against COVID-19

f. Attended the RDRRMC Pre-Disaster Risk Assessment via Zoom g. Dissemination of advisories thru DOH CHD Bicol Official Facebook page h. Continuous monitoring of the weather disturbance and provided updates i. Dissemination of Regional Circular no. 2020-0068 re: Code Blue Alert in

relation to TY “ULYSSES”. j. Coordinated with Provincial DRRM-H Managers and PDOH Offices k. Standby medical/RHA teams for deployment l. Dissemination of advisories through Facebook page

Provincial DOH Offices a. On Code Blue status b. Conducted Inventory of logistics c. Coordinated with PDRRMS R/CHU, M/CDRRMO, HRH d. Assisted on the implementation of forced evacuation e. Dissemination of weather advisories and health advisories and health

advisories thru FB page

DENR-MGB V a. Released timely Landslide Advisories to Local Government Units b. Coordination with PAGASA Southern Luzon of the developments of TY

“ULYSSES”. for the preparation of MGB Advisories PAGASA SOUTHERN LUZON a. Provision of weather updates/advisories including localized weather updates to

the Regional and local DRRMCs and other stakeholders. b. Continuous weather monitoring.

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DPWH V a. DRRM Team are prepositioned and ready for emergency response brought

about by the typhoon to ensure road safety. b. Clearing of National Roads

JTF BICOLANDIA (PA, PAF, NAVY) a. Installed the SMVRS (repeater) in order to provide communication support in

the area. b. Conducted joint force evacuation at Brgy Tamban, Tinambac, Camarines Sur. c. Deployed teams to provide assistance to evacuation and distribution of relief in

strategic location in the region. d. Continuously monitoring of situation in the AOR; and, e. Continues monitoring of situation; f. Close coordination with Regional and Local DRRMCs.

PNP-PRO V a. Released memorandum to all PDs/APDs, PPOs, CD, NCPO and RMFB5 as

Full Alert Status for TY “ULYSSES”. b. Activated Emergency Operations Center and respective DIMTGs and put on

stand-by Search and Rescue Teams (SAR) for possible deployment c. Coordinate to the respective Local DRRMC on the preparation for flood,

landslide and pre-emptive evacuation in AOR d. Advised all control point/checkpoints for the queuing of all delivery trucks and

other vehicles bound to Visayas, Masbate, Catanduanes and other parts of the Region to avoid port and route congestion

e. Employed initiatives and best practices during disaster to attain zero-casualty f. Prepositioned resources logistics and manpower g. Placed SAR personnel and equipment of the Regional Mobile Force Battalion

5 (RMFB5) on standby h. Continues monitoring of situation; i. Liaison officers on standby at RDRRMC Emergency Operations Center j. Close coordination with Regional and Local DRRMCs.

COAST GUARD DISTRICT BICOL a. Dispatched 1 DRU to the Province of Camarines Norte to augment response

Operations b. Disseminated weather updates to all sub-stations; c. Continuous monitoring of situation of sea ports of Bicol Region d. Implementation of the NO SAIL POLICY e. On-going patrol and manning of control points and patrols f. Four (4) SRR Teams are on standby at the CGD Bicol Headquarters; g. Personnel, equipment and mobility are on standby for possible deployment h. Disseminated weather updates to all sub-stations; i. Continuous monitoring of situation of sea ports of Bicol Region BFP V a. Provided manpower augmentation to the RDRRMC Emergency Operations

Center b. Conducted Bandillo, Fire truck visibility and water level monitoring. c. Conducted Water Rationing at Bicol University Polangui Campus and Polangui d. General Comprehennsive High School e. Continuous coordination with R/P/C/MDRRMCs. f. Assist in the evacuation operations of LGUs and in the repacking of relief goods g. Placed all personnel on stand-by in case of any deployment.

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h. The Regional Headquarters, Provincial Offices and Fire Stations are on Red Alert Status

i. Continuous activation of OpCen at BFP Regional Headquarters 5 and at BFP Provincial Offices

j. Regrouping of SRR teams in the Regional level and Provincial level shall be undertaken. All SRU Personnel detailed in BFP Regional Headquarters 5 and BFP

k. Implement preparedness measures and extend assistance in the conduct of pre- emptive evacuation of the LGUs

l. Tight coordination with the local DRRMCs on DILG-LGU Operation LISTO m. Undertake proactive steps in partnership and coordination with their Regional, n. Provincial, City/Municipal Risk Reduction and Management Councils, PNP,

AFP, LGUs and other government and non-government agencies relevant to the delivery of fire safety rescue/emergency medical services and disaster related operations.

o. Continuous activation of OPLAN PAGHALASA (Paghahanda Laban sa Sakuna) and Oplan Listo

p. Standby/Operational readiness of all units ready to respond to any emergency and rescue operations.

q. Ensured adherence to COVID19 Health Protocol in the event of emergency response

DA RFO V a. Activation of DA RFO 5 Regional Command and Action Center. b. On-going distribution and prepositioning of seeds for rice, corn drugs and

biologics for livestock and poultry needs are ready and available at DA RFO 5 Research Outreach Stations

LTO V Issued and Implement temporary suspension of land travel of vehicles bound for Visayas and Mindanao

PRC V a. Prepared response equipment, communications and logistics (wash and relief

logistics) b. Prepared and briefing of team for deployment c. Continuous coordination with the National Headquarters and PDRRMCs

PDRRMC Albay a. Maintained coordination with PAGASA and close monitoring of weather

bulletins. b. Monitored evacuation and maintained coordination with all LGUs in Albay. c. Provided public information and awareness through broadcast, print and social

media. d. Issued of PDRRMC Advisories. e. Continuous coordination with all LGUs in Albay f. Continuous coordination with PAGASA and close monitoring of the impending

threat of TY “ULYSSES”. g. Hosted and facilitated a virtual meeting with local DRRM officers of Albay in

preparation for the impending weather disturbance.

PDRRMC Camarines Norte a. Issued an unnumbered memorandum on 9 November 2020, stating the Red

Alert Status for TY “ULYSSES”. b. Conducted PDRA at the Operations Period Briefing of the

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c. Provincial IMT today November 10, 2020 in preparation for possible impact of TY “ULYSSES”.

d. Issued an unnumbered memorandum today, 11 November 2020, stating the Suspension of Work in all Government Offices due to Severe Tropical Storm Ulysses effective. 11 November 2020

e. Continuous monitoring of the weather update and wide information dissemination through Facebook page

f. Updating of weather bulletins at the Provincial EOC and through FB page g. Continuous monitoring of the current situation of the 12 municipalities h. Continuous coordination with all the 12 municipalities for possible

augmentation i. Coordination with the 12 municipalities for the request of augmentation and

forward it to the Provincial IMT for possible response j. Conducted site inspection at Quarantine Checkpoint and LSI Facility at

Tabugon, Sta. Elena, Camarines Norte as well as the LSI Facility turned over by DPWH at Poblacion III, Sta. Elena, Camarines Norte

k. Response agencies augmented assets and rescue teams.

PDRRMC Camarines Sur a. Issued Memorandum No. 3 – Ensure Zero Casualty b. Continued evacuation activities, camp management, and other IMT operations

in LGU Buhi c. Deployed interagency workforce with available resources in thirteen (13) high-

risk areas to facilitate forced evacuation and provide immediate response assistance to the LGUs:

d. Four (4) SRR teams available at the Incident Command Post ready for e. deployment, as needed f. Continuous monitoring of weather forecast and severe weather bulletins issued g. Issued Memorandum No. 2 – Suspension of Work in Government Offices h. Established Incident Command Post in Buhi to facilitate evacuation, camp

management, and other IMT operations. i. Continued operations of the Provincial Emergency Operations Center (EOC)

and activation of the Provincial Incident Management Team (PIMT) . j. Issued Memorandum No. 1 – Red Alert Status k. Conducted ocular inspection of landside areas in Buhi – Iraya and Ipil l. Activated the special communications group that disseminates information and

warning advisories relative to the weather disturbance down to the 1,036 barangays of the province, 35 Municipal DRRMOs, and 1 City DRRMO.

PDRRMC Catanduanes a. Conducted PDRA at the Provincial and Municipal level b. Assets are inventoried and prepositioned c. City/Municipal DRRM Operation Centers are activated and on 24/7 monitoring; d. Alerted flood, landslide and storm surge prone barangays e. Issued memorandums for Disaster preparedness measures f. Continuous monitoring & cascading of weather updates g. Disseminate warning/alerts/advisories from PAGASA MWS to PDRRMC

member agencies, MDRRM Officers and to the general public h. Coordinate with key PDRRMC member agencies and MDRRM Officers to

closely monitor their Areas of Responsibility (AOR)

PDRRMC Masbate a. All Members of the PDRRM Council have prepared all the necessary resources

needed for immediate response b. Activation of EOC and 24/7 OpCen of PDRRMO Masbate

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c. Close monitoring with PAGASA for latest weather updates d. Close monitoring with all C/MDRRMOs of the Province of Masbate for their

reports e. Issued order for pre-emptive evacuation f. Preposition of assets and stocks g. Activations of BDRRMC

PDRRMC Sorsogon a. Dispatched relative information and updates obtained from PAGASA; b. Coordinates with different Council Members on preparedness implemented

updates in their respective jurisdiction; c. Continuous dissemination of information and weather advisory regarding STS

“ULYSSES” to, SPDRRMC Member/LDRRMOs, public and concerned person thru social media, INFOBOARD and INFOSYS;

d. Monitoring and coordinating with DRRMOs of status of Cadac-an rivers and other rivers within the province, coastal areas, flooded prone areas and other associated hazard which may be triggered of the continuous rains;

e. Continuous monitoring the condition of all evacuees in the evacuation center; f. Ensure clear lines of communication with all DRRMOs for updates and

coordination processes g. On-going coordination with All LDRRMOs on their situational report for

consolidation; h. Ensure that DRRMOs are closely coordinating with all barangay officials in the

monitoring of their AOR; i. Reminding all LDRRMOs in abiding the maximum health protocols in the

Quarantine facility and or evacuation center; j. Emergency Operation Center (EOC) Activated; k. Coordinated with electric power providers for updates considering the presence

of STS “ULYSSES”; l. Prepositioning of relief goods and soft kitchen for possible distribution to

affected communities and strandees; m. On-going consolidation of situational reports from DRRMOs; n. Issued memorandum order to Preparedness/Response Cluster SPDRRMC,

C/MDRRMC; o. Issuance of the Executive Order No. 71-2020, “Providing for Guidelines in the

Event of Typhoon Forecasted to affect the Province of Sorsogon, Amending Executive Order No 36-A-2020, and for other purposes”; Provincial Ordinance No. 47-2019, “An Ordinance Authorizing the Pruning or Cutting of Trees and other Vegetation that Reach any Transmission Line or Edge of any Road, Alley, Street or Building for Public use in the Province of Sorsogon where in Section 5 provides the “Inventory and Risk Assessment of Hazardous Trees”;

CDRRMC Naga a. Deployed task forces with 15 personnel each and wth engine and rescue

team , preemptive evacuation is on going b. Activated Incident management team and emergency operation center c. Conducted pruning of trees and clearing of drainage and water ways d. Preemptive evacuation in low lying areas e. Close monitoring of flood prone barangays f. Information dissemination and timely weather updates g. CDRRMC convened for an emergency/PDRA meeting h. Standby capacities (rescue equipment, rescue vehicles on standby, search

and rescue team 24-hour duty)-prioritize prepositioning of supplies and equipment for response.

i. Activation of EOC/ Standby Activation of incident management team.

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j. Disseminated pertinent weather information and evacuation center information

7. RDRRMC VIII

OCD VIII a. Sent memorandum to R/LDRRMCs on the submission of preparedness

measures including the updates of evacuation centers and directory of DRRMOs.

b. Conducted PDRA meetings on 06 and 07 November 2020. c. Activated Blue alert status.

DILG VIII a. Issued advisory to all local chief executives to monitor TD “TONYO”. b. Issued memorandum to field officers to disseminate advisory to all LGUs and

advise them to implement actions per L!sto protocols. c. Issued advisory No. 2 advising LGUs to take preparedness measures

following L!sto protocol including issuing a ban on fishing and water travel. d. Disseminated MGB data on flood and landslide prone LGUs and PAGASA

weather advisories via email and messenger. DSWD VIII a. Prepositioned a total of 10,400 FFPs in strategic areas in the region. b. With available standby funds amounting to ₱3,194,543.00 Coast Guard District Eastern Visayas a. Organized DRG teams, CMA floating assets and mobility. b. Prepared peculiar equipment for possible deployment. c. Ensure timely declaration of suspension of trips. DA VIII a. Buffer stocks are made available at the regional field office.

PNP VIII a. Provided assistance in the imposition of forced evacuation of residents to

evacuation centers in coordination with the LDRRMC. b. Mobilized force multipliers in AOR particularly the Barangay Peace Keeping

Action Teams (BPATs) for disaster responses. c. Monitored road conditions particularly major thoroughfares and provide

appropriate signage/detours/alternate routes and relays to RTOC/PTOC/LDRRMC for information of the SRR teams and the public.

d. Ensure Police Security Assistance to maintain safety and order inside Evacuation Camps.

e. Directed all PDs/COPS to ensure their presence and to supervise the conduct of Law and Order operations in the affected areas.

PDRRMC Eastern Samar a. Monitored weather updates, warnings and advisories and disseminated the

same to LGUs through their MDRRMOs. b. Disseminated MGB List of LGUs and barangays susceptible to flooding and

landslide.

PDRRMC Southern Leyte a. Assisted in the dissemination of DILG Advisory re the weather disturbance to

all DRRMOs.

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b. Identified evacuation centers for vulnerable/affected families. c. Advised fisherfolks not to venture out at sea to avoid untoward maritime

incidents. d. Conducted widest dissemination of weather advisories via Tri-Media outlets,

social media and radio communication volunteer groups. e. Advised LDRRMCs to undertake precautionary measures and submit their

actions taken to Regional EOC. MDRRMC Tomas Oppus a. Convened LDRRMC upon receiving the severe weather bulletin. b. Reviewed LDRRMC Contingency Plan and Hazard Risk Maps. c. Conducted PDRA and prepared appropriate response plan. d. Organized Response teams and monitoring and reporting team. e. Conducted inventory of supplies, equipment and stockpile of goods. f. Disseminated public warnings thru established warning systems and

weather bulletin especially to families in identified danger zones. g. Issued prohibition of sea travels and crossing rivers and deep waters. h. Secured communication, power, and water supply. i. Deployed barangay health workers and volunteers to provide medical,

psycho-social and spiritual counselling to the evacuees. j. Placed all assets on standby.

8. RDRRMC CAR

OCD CAR a. Continuous coordination with the Local Disaster Risk Reduction and

Management Councils (LDRRMCs) and council members of the Cordillera RDRRMC on the following concerns:

• Monitored incidents

• Local weather situations/status

• Road networks conditions

• Alert status of LDRRMOs and council members

• Other disaster related reports/incidents. b. Coordinated with member-agencies like PAGASA Baguio Synoptic Station and

DPWH-CAR and continuously sending advisories to the public, LDRRMCs and member-agencies of the Cordillera RDRRMC.

c. Lead the information campaign and issuance of advisories through text blast and social media.

d. Partnered with the Peoples’ Television – Cordillera (PTV-CAR) relative to continuous airing of Emergency Broadcast System disseminated to the general public through digital TV applications and online platforms.

DOST-CAR

Continuous monitoring and maintenance of Community-Based Flood Early Warning Systems (CBFEWS) in coordination with LGUs and DOST-ASTI.

PAGASA Baguio Synoptic Station Continuous monitoring of the area of responsibility and providing weather updates, advisories, and forecasts for dissemination.

DILG CAR a. Issued an advisory to all DRR-CCA Focal Persons, DILG Provincial Offices and

Provincial DRR-CCA Focal Persons on weather disturbances. b. Instructed all DILG FOUs to take proactive measures and direct all LGUs to

monitor all PAGASA weather advisories and bulletins, and use the Met-Hydro

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Decision Support InfoSystem (Meteopilipinas), drrmis.dostcar.ph, ASTI’s Philsensor website, MGB’s Geohazard Web Portal, and HazardHunterPH (to check for natural hazards and hazard assessment reports)

c. Disseminated all available information to all concerned DILG FOs regarding the weather disturbances through texts and emails.

d. Ensured the utilization of Oplan L!sto manuals by the LGUs/LCEs. DSWD CAR a. DSWD FOCAR ensured the availability of food and non-food items for

augmentation to the Local Government Units in times of disaster. b. Placed all Provincial SWAD Teams on Alert c. Continuous monitoring of weather situation and advisories-rolled out 3-day

Rainfall Forecast to Provincial SWAD Teams d. Ensured Quick Response Teams are on standby for possible augmentation e. Prepositioned Relief Resources (FNIs) in the Regional Warehouse f. Ensured for the availability and necessary use of standby funds and readiness

of transport vehicles DPWH CAR a. Disseminated information relative to the status of road networks. b. Continuous monitoring of the national (essential) road networks and bridges

situations in the Cordillera region through DPWH District Engineering Offices (DEOs).

c. Continuous sending of situational reports on national roads and bridges to the Cordillera RDRRMC EOC.

d. Participated in the Regional PDRA conducted through a Video-Teleconference on 09 November 2020.

DICT-LCI a. Ensured the provision of free public Internet access in public places to augment

emergency communication in various communities within the Cordillera. b. Continuous monitoring, operations, and maintenance of Regional Government

Network in Baguio City. DepEd CAR a. Coordinated with Local DRRMCs on the conduct of preparedness activities on

response needs, among others. b. Placed on heightened alert and continuously monitor the AOR with rapid

damage assessment teams on stand-by. c. Coordinated with LGUs for possible conversion of school facilities as

Evacuation Centers. d. Conducted hazard assessment for flooding and landslide safety. e. Constant monitoring of the suspension of classes (including online classes)

within the Region. DA CAR a. Monitoring and relay of PAGASA weather advisory and early warning to DA

APCOS for dissemination to partner LGUs and farmers for their urgent preparations: to harvest crops already matured and make necessary cleaning and repairs of irrigation canals, storage warehouses and production facilities reminding that ventilations should be closed; wind brakes and house bands of greenhouses be tightened to prevent entry of strong winds damaging structures.

b. Reactivated the DA-Emergency Operations Center

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c. Continuous monitoring of supply and prices of prime agricultural commodities d. Continuous monitoring of standing crops by commodity and by crop growth

stages as basis in the computation in case there are damages and losses thus avoiding bloated report.

e. Continuous daily monitoring and tracking of storm updates released by PAGASA for dissemination to the APCO’s, LGU partners, and farmers.

DOH CAR a. Continuous monitoring of uneventful health and health-related incidents, in

close coordination with the Cordillera RDRRMC EOC. b. Activated the 24/7 operation of the Emergency Operation Center – for Non

COVID and other concerns and Cordillera One Hospital Command Center – for COVID concerns.

c. Ensured the adequacy of prepositioned logistics and buffer stock to the Provincial Department Offices (PDOHOs) such as CAMPOLAS Kit, Hygiene Kits, First Aid Kits, WASH Commodities (Disinfectants, chlorine granules, aquatabs), and PPEs.

d. Ensured the adherence to COVID-19 minimum health standards at all times. e. Intensified health promo campaigns through BIDA Solusyon and distributed

risk communication materials. DENR CAR a. Continuous monitoring of trees (dead or alive) which poses danger for possible

cutting. b. Continuous coordination with local counterparts, electric cooperatives, and

other stakeholders for monitoring and possible augmentation. MGB CAR a. Issued the updated list of barangays in CAR that are susceptible to landslide

and flooding based on the 72-hour model of PAGASA. b. Issued landslide and flooding threat advisories to all PDRRMOs and

MDRRMOs. PROCOR a. Activated the PROCOR IMPLAN 13-2018 PROCOR Disaster Risk Reduction

and Management Plan (Revitalized SAKLOLO). b. Placed the PNP PROCOR personnel and capabilities/resources on standby

ready. c. Ensured on the on-call anytime to extend assistance or response in case of

emergencies and other eventualities. d. Conducted inventory of SAR equipment. e. Sent memorandum to lower units to coordinate with their respective local

MDRRMCs. f. Coordinated with the Cordillera RDRRMC EOC and on stand-by mode for

possible disaster operations, deployment, and augmentation.

BFP CAR a. Coordinated with the Cordillera RDRRMC EOC and on stand-by alert mode for

possible disaster operations, deployment and augmentation. b. Activation of Oplan Paghalasa (Paghahanda Laban sa Sakuna) in anticipation

of a worst-case scenario. Cordillera RIMT In close coordination with the Cordillera RDRRMC EOC and on stand-by alert mode for possible disaster operations, deployment, and augmentation.

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PIA- CAR Continuous information dissemination on safety tips, public advisories, and road alerts in close coordination with the Cordillera RDRRMC EOC. NTC CAR a. Placed on standby for possible augmentation. b. Placed the communication groups on standby for possible mobilization. NAPOCOR/ Dams Mgmt. a. Continuous monitoring of dam levels and issuance of appropriate warnings to

the possible affected communities in cases of spilling operations. BENECO Inc. Continuous issuance of news, updates, and notices of scheduled power interruptions and in close coordination with Cordillera RDRRMC EOC on other related concerns.

NGCP a. Continuous issuance of news, updates, and notices of Scheduled Power

Interruptions and in close coordination with Cordillera RDRRMC EOC re related concerns.

b. Ensured the reliability of communications equipment, availability of hardware materials and supplies necessary for the repair of damages to facilities, as well as the positioning of line crews in strategic areas, to facilitate immediate restoration work.

AFP

Placed on heightened alert and continuously monitors the AOR. Tactical Operations Group 1 (TOG 1), PAF a. Placed on standby for possible response augmentation. b. Supported the conduct of Rapid Damage Assessment and Needs Analysis

through aerial survey. 14th CAR RCDG, ARESCOM, PA Placed on heightened alert and continuously monitor the AOR. 503IBDE, 5ID, PA and Naval Forces Northern Luzon (NFNL), PN Placed on standby for possible response augmentation.

PDRRMC Abra a. Maintained the RED alert status of the Provincial DRRMC for continuous

monitoring of COVID19 and weather disturbance. b. Heightened alert status to ensure the readiness of response teams in case of

any untoward incident within the AOR. c. Continuous monitoring of municipalities and barangays along Abra River Basin

and other flood-prone areas. d. Placed SAR equipment and personnel on standby. e. Disseminated information through radio and social media.

DILG - Abra a. Disseminated weather updates all LGUs in the province through the

issuance of advisory.

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b. Issued a memorandum to MLGOOs to activate their operation center for the monitoring of situational reports.

c. Issued PO to activate operation center at the Provincial Offices. d. Disseminated a copy of the DILG advisory relative to the activation of EOC

and critical preparedness actions for weather disturbances to concerned offices and departments of the LGUs.

PDRRMC Apayao a. Heightened the alert status to ensure the readiness of response teams in case

of any untoward incident within the AOR. b. Maintains the RED Alert Status of the Provincial DRRMC for continuous

monitoring of COVID19 and weather disturbance. c. Continuous monitoring of the availability of Evacuation Centers in consideration

of other facilities being used as COVID19 Isolation Facilities. d. Conducted prepositioning of goods to high risk barangays. e. Placed all responders and heavy equipment on standby. f. Utilized all available EWS to ensure widest dissemination of a timely weather

and safety advisories.

DILG - Apayao a. Issued Advisory advising LCEs to take the necessary LGU Actions b. Continuous monitoring for the preparedness of LGU per LISTO Checklist c. Issued Memorandum on the Activation of DILG Disaster Monitoring and

Reporting PDRRMC Benguet a. Continuous coordination and updating with local suppliers in relation to their

MOA for the provision of food and non-food items. b. Maintained the RED alert status of the Provincial DRRMC for continuous

monitoring of COVID19 and weather disturbance.

CDRRM Baguio City CDRRM Baguio City a. Maintained the RED Alert Status of the Provincial DRRMC for continuous

monitoring for COVID19 and weather disturbance. b. Issued CDRRMC Memorandum to all Barangay DRRMCs re preparedness

measures for the weather disturbance amidst COVID19 pandemic. c. Regular updating and issuance of public advisories through text-blasts system

and various social media platforms. d. Distributed portable radios to all barangays to ensure uninterrupted

communication line and connection.

PDRRMC Ifugao a. Maintained the RED Alert Status of the Provincial DRRMC for continuous

monitoring for COVID19 and weather disturbance. b. Coordinated with MDRRMC relative to the weather disturbance. c. Alerted PDRRM council members and Emergency Rescue Volunteers relative

to the weather situation.

DILG - Ifugao Activated the Provincial Operation Center and Disaster Monitoring and Reporting System.

PDRRMC Kalinga Provincial DRRM Council

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a. Maintained the RED Alert Status of the Provincial DRRMC for continuous monitoring of COVID19 and weather disturbance.

b. Participated in the Regional PDRA conducted through a Video-Teleconference on 02 November 2020.

c. Activated the Response Cluster, EOC, and IMT. d. Continuous coordination and monitoring of AORs with all LDRRMOs. e. Conducted inventory of all resources, personnel and equipment, f. Assessed Evacuation Facilities g. Alerted all response cluster and prepositioned resources of PDRRMC and

other member agencies. h. Massive IEC dissemination of the updated weather bulletin/advisories and

recommend preventive/precautionary measures to the local communities. i. Assessed and implemented pre-emptive and forced evacuation. j. Prepared evacuation centers and other facilities for possible evacuees, k. Provided 24-hour monitoring of fake news in social media with regard to

weather disturbance updates and general situation of the province to keep the constituents of Isabela safe and prevent them from being misled from the true situation.

l. Collected information regarding the impending disaster and situations of preparedness by LGUs and related agencies,

DILG - Kalinga Activated the DILG Kalinga Operation Center and updated DORMs.

CDRRM Tabuk City a. Monitored barangays prone to flooding and rain induced landslide. b. Maintained close coordination with BDRRMCs and CDRRMC Response

Cluster. c. Alerted the public on latest weather forecast and preparedness measures using

tri-media. d. Stockpiling of relief goods. e. Continuous water level monitoring at Chico river. f. Maintained close coordination with Mt. Province PDRRMO and or Bontoc

MDRRMO in relation to Chico River water level. g. Alerted all CDRRMC response team on stand by and ready for deployment

PDRRMC Mountain Province a. Heightened alert status to ensure the readiness of response teams in case of

any untoward incident within the Area of Responsibility. b. Placed personnel on standby and advised all agencies concerned to be on alert

for possible augmentations. c. Consolidated reports from the different MDRRMOs. d. Placed all Municipal DRRM Offices on high alert and volunteers on standby/on

call. e. Activated the disaster monitoring and reporting system and ensured the

dissemination of regular weather update through SMS. f. Prepositioned rescue equipment and food supplies. g. Continuous monitoring of risk areas, and coordination and preparation of

designated evacuation center. h. Mobilized backhoes and loaders to the landslide areas. i. Conducted pre-emptive evacuation of individuals near landslide prone area

and flood area. j. Recorded a total of 46 available evacuation centers in the province of Mt.

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k. Coordinated with DILG Operations Center regarding the MLGU’s implementation of Operation Listo

DILG – Mountain Province Ensured the widest dissemination of weather advisories to all municipalities through MLGOOs email addresses.

9. RDRRMC NCR

OCD NCR a. Conducted PDRA meeting on 10 November 2020. b. Issued MMDRRMC Memo No. 85 re Conduct of pre-emptive and forced

evacuation in preparation for TS “ULYSSES”. c. Continuous dissemination of weather advisories and updates via email, viber,

busybee, and social media.

DILG NCR a. Shared DILG CODIX Critical Cyclone Track Chart for TS “ULYSSES” as of

11:00 AM. b. Provided updates to LGUs through DILG FOs on TS “ULYSSES”. c. Informed the 17 LGUs in NCR to take the necessary preparedness actions,

based on Operation L!sto and COVID19 protocol, including the implementation of pre-emptive evacuation and/or forced evacuation if necessary.

d. Removed lanterns in their AOR. e. Advised business owners to roll up tarpaulins and billboards.

DSWD NCR a. Prepositioned 500 FFPS, and non-food items for augmentation to LGUs. b. Continuous provision of Disaster Assistance Family Access Card to requesting

LGUs. c. Placed QRT on standby. d. Established EOC located at Sampaloc, Manila.

MMCHD a. Continuous monitoring of health events and reporting agencies for updates on

weather disturbance. b. Close coordination with LGU HEMS, DRRMOs and hospitals. c. Advised all District team leaders to monitor any untoward events in their

respective areas of jurisdiction. d. Placed medical teams, WASH, Nutrition teams and Psychosocial Support

teams on standby.

CDRRMC Makati City a. Raised alert status to Blue. b. Checked condition of the SAR personnel and functionality of their equipment

and vehicle. c. Deployed Patrol Vehicles to monitor flooded areas. d. Alerted Makati CPS personnel for possible deployment at evacuation sites and

flooded areas. e. Ensured the availability of fire rescue and medical personnel, apparatus and

auxiliary units in strategic locations. f. Directed all fire sub-stations to report any untoward incident to Operations

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CDRRMC Taguig City a. Conducted assessment/inspection at flood prone areas in Hagonoy and at

landslide areas in NDH. b. Conducted PDRA for CDRRM Council members with the presentation of the

city meteorologist on the typhoon hazards and impact to the communities. c. Ensured MMDA flood control to closely monitor the water level. d. Alerted all emergency front liners for possible effects of the typhoon. e. Continuously monitor the weather disturbance. f. Coordinated with the different agencies and offices concerned. g. Prepositioned rescue equipment and placed emergency responders on

standby for possible rescue operations

CDRRMC Caloocan City a. Conducted Pre-Disaster Risk Assessment regarding the effect of Tropical

Storm “ULYSSES”. b. Caloocan City Alert and Monitoring Center and Caloocan DRRMO Responder

raised its alert status to Red alert status on 11 November 2020. c. Continuous monitoring of weather advisories through the PAGASA website. d. Disseminated information such as weather advisory through social media. e. Provided weather updates to BDRRMCs and CDRRMC members. f. Placed all city responders/response cluster on standby alert. g. Advised BDRRMCs to monitor its AOR, especially the barangays in low-lying

areas for the possible effect of Tropical Storm “ULYSSES”. h. Advices bill board owners to roll up their billboards, i. Conducted the removal of lantern and tent all over the AOR. j. Prepositioned rescue vehicle and equipment. k. Conducted inspection to all rivers and creeks in AOR. l. Conducted drug inventory for Leptospirosis prophylaxis. m. Prepared medical kits and other logistics for medical mission. n. Placed all responders on standby.

CDRRMC Paranaque City a. Maintained the RED alert status since COVID19 Response. b. Disseminated advisories and PAGASA Bulletin through social media

accounts. c. Continuous coordination with 16 barangays for possible effects of TS

“ULYSSES”. d. Placed WaSAR team on standby alert. e. Conducted ocular inspection of collapsed river control steel sheet pile at Kay

Talise, Compound, Brgy San Dionisio. f. Placed CSWDO Response Team on standby. g. Ensured the availability of 100 family food packs. h. Conducted inspection and preposition of modular tents at designated

evacuation centers. i. Advised all barangays to take necessary preparedness measures for flooding. j. Attended PDRA on TS “ULYSSES” on 10 November 2020. k. Issued pre-emptive evacuation order to all BDRRMCs at 10 November 2020,

6:00 PM. l. Conducted declogging, disposal of wastes, and trimming of trees.

CDRRMC Valenzuela City a. Convened LDRRMC members for PDRA reiterating evacuation protocols and

consideration of public health standards to prevent and control infection during evacuation

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b. Coordinated with the City Health Office through City Epidemiology and surveillance unit on the policies/protocols of DOH to designated evacuation area of the City.

c. Placed on White alert for the continuous monitoring of TS “ULYSSES”. d. Activated the monitoring and reporting team, and closely coordinated with

DOST-PAGASA and DENR MGB. e. Coordinated with the School Division Office (SDO) Valenzuela City for the

availability and possible additional classrooms for evacuees in consideration to minimum health standards protocol for COVID-19 pandemic

f. Assessed Evacuation centers (Schools, Multi-purpose halls, Barangay Halls, Covered courts).

g. Conducted inventory of supplies, equipment, and stockpiling of foods/ goods for evacuees and responders

h. Facilitated the pre-positioning of resources to its respective Rescue Satellite Stations (RSS) particularly in common affected areas

i. Placed Logistical support coming from different agencies/Organizations/ Civil Society Organizations (CSOs)/ Accredited Community Disaster Volunteers (ACDVs) of Valenzuela City on standby.

j. Informed Punong Barangay to continuously monitor the weather advisory for possible convening of BDRRMC to take necessary precautionary/ preparedness measures.

k. Prepared rescue team and support team. l. Activated IMT and stationed at ALERT building. m. Prepositioned assets in low-lying criticial areas. n. Prepared relief goods warehouse and evacuation centers. o. Ensured functionality of back-up power and communications.

CDRRMC Muntinlupa City a. Convened LDRRMC on 10 November 2020 for PDRA. b. Activated EOC. c. Disseminated advisories from PAGASA every 3 hours. d. Monitored low-lying areas and prompt reporting. e. Issued advisory to convene BDRRMC. f. Prepositioned Response Teams.

CDRRMC Pasig City a. Conducted joint PDRA for DRRMC and BDRRMCs on 10 November 2020,

3:00 PM via zoom. b. Raised alert level to Blue. c. Coordinated with 30 barangays re preparedness measures. d. Conducted inspection of vehicles, equipment and supplies e. Continuous dissemination of public advisory via public address system. f. Informed barangays to strictly enforce force evacuation once Red Alert is

raised.

CDRRMC Quezon City a. Issued Red alert Status and activated IMT and Cluster Response Team. CDRRMC Manila a. Coordinated with low-lying barangays for possible pre-emptive evacuation. b. Inspected and prepositioned partition tents for evacuation centers. c. Command center on heightened alert. d. Placed DRRMO personnel and response team on standby. e. Continuous coordination with Manila Social Welfare Department for possible

evacuation.

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CDRRMC Malabon City a. Conducted PDRA. b. Convened MDRRMC and Response Cluster. c. Issued weather advisory to 21 barangays. d. Issued alert and monitoring status to all Malabon City DRRMC members and

BDRRMCs. e. Monitored river conditions and flood markers. f. Advised BDRRMC to activate EOC in their respective AOR to undertake

precautionary measures. g. CSWDD prepositioned relief goods for possible evacuees. h. Prepositioned vehicles and equipment for augmentation. i. Issued memorandum to order barangay to conduct immediate pre-emptive

evacuation and/or forced evacuation within their AOR particularly in coastal areas, low-lying areas, and areas identified as flood-prone areas as necessary.