CEBU CITY, Philippines -- While Super Typhoon Odette left the country with so much destruction, it also left behind so many lessons, particularly for the nation's government
The giant Christmas tree at the Fuente Rotunda in uptown Cebu City was simply no match to the power of super typhoon Odette. The strongest typhoon to hit Cebu in years has also left 13 people dead as of the last count. CDN Digital photo | Brian Ochoa
Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration -Mactan chief Engr. Al Quiblat Jr. told CDN Digital that among the lessons they learned as an agency after Odette was to strengthen their information education campaign, modify their tropical cyclone categories, and enhance the backup power source of their station.
“The lesson learned there is the understanding sa publiko. Ang Pag-asa’s challenge now is to strengthen yung IEC nato,” he added.He said that this year the entire Pagasa has launched its nationwide #MAGHANDA campaign involving workshops and seminars to capacitate responders and facilitate a clear understanding of the advisories and warnings they issue.Modification of Tropical Cyclone Categories
He said that Odette did not reach 220 kilometers per hour so Pagasa did not categorize it as Super Typhoon, but for the International Prediction Center, a tropical cyclone with 185 KPH is considered a super typhoon. So he said, Pagasa needs to adapt to the changes.“Super Typhoon na sa ubang agencies like sa International Prediction Center, pero sa Pagasa is only a typhoon category.
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