mike c and the Philippine flood disaster

[TLS Guy]

As many if you may know mike c lives in the Philippines. They have been hit by a series of tropical storms, one ongoing. They have serious flooding.

I had not seen any post by mike since the crisis developed. I contacted him this morning and he is OK.

He has given me permission to send the PM correspondence we have had.

{Dear Mike,
I have noted no posts these past days. I hope you and your family are safe and dry. Floods are no fun. I lived for thirty years in the Red River Valley of the North. Floods are an annual worry, and I lived through two very bad ones.

I know there is another system on the way, so I realize you may be at action stations, But if you get a chance to post to reassure us please do.

I'm sending money for relief efforts in the Philippines today.

I pray and hope your family come through this disaster.
Wishing you all well, Mark.
---End Quote---
hi Mark,

yes, we are safe and dry ... the only things damaged and in danger were material things, although there is one "super typhoon" on top of our heads and i believe some more on the way.

thank you for help in the relief efforts it is much appreciated!

thanks for caring!
mike c
---End Quote---
Dear Mike,
Today I received a check from a member for custom design work. The work was gratis, but he felt obligated to pay me, so I have turned the funds over to relief efforts in the Philippines.

So Audioholics is helping your cause in a round about way.

Do you mind if I make a post letting members know you are OK?
Best Regards, Mark.
---End Quote---
sure! that'd be great
again, thanks!}

Anybody who is able, please contribute to the Philippine relief efforts, and help a fellow member and his countrymen.

 

[mike c]

thanks!

the last typhoon had no winds but lots of water ... this one i think has strong winds, but hopefully a lot less water than the last one. (although some streets flooded again yesterday from "showers")

http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20091001-227864/Philippines-on-full-alert-ahead-of-super-typhoon

http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20091001-227902/Pagasa-may-raise-storm-signal-no-4-by-Friday

 

[CraigV]

Best wishes to you & everyone living in the path of the storm.

 

[speakerman39]

I am so glad that you and the family are safe Mike. As you may know, I am talking to a very special lady from Cebu City. Just be sure to do whatever it takes to stay safe. Material things can always be replaced. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Hopefully, things will get back to normal soon. However, it is going to take some time. Good luck to you my friend.



Cheers,

Phil

 

[jamie2112]

Mike, if you turn all your subs on the storm may take a different route.Seriously I am glad to hear you and your family are dry and safe.Get thru it safely Mike I am thinking about ya brother........Jamo

 

[Tarub]

Thank God you and your family are safe bro Mike. That storm was really devastating. So sad...

Typhoon Ketsana (Ondoy)
About a week ago, Typhoon Ketsana (known in the Phillippines as "Ondoy") made landfall, and according to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), Ketsana dropped 455 mm (17.9 in) of rain on Metro Manila in a span of 24 hours on Saturday - the most in 42 years. A month's worth of rainfall in a single day washed away homes and flooded large areas, stranding thousands on rooftops in the city and elsewhere. Ketsana later crossed over to Vietnam and Cambodia, where it is still active. Over 360 people are known to have been killed, and damage estimates are reaching $100 million. Unfortunately, another tropical storm may be headed toward the southern Philippines on Wednesday but is still 1,000 km (600 mi) off the coast. Here is a selection of photographs from the affected areas over the past week. http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2009/09/typhoon_ketsana_ondoy.html

 

[jamie2112]

Thats heartbreaking to see those pics.I hope the storm coming doesn't do any more damage..

 

[billy p]

Whoa...

those picture are soboring and really give you some persective! Here at work there is a large Philippino contingent and I'm certain they'll provide us with a means of helping those in need. Otherwise, we can usually make donations at our local credit union.

Goodluck....Mike
Regards, Bill....

 

[lsiberian]

This is the current storm being discussed. It is very large and has a very strong outflow. The winds are currently nearly 115 knots sustained which is comparable to Katrina for wind damage. Storm surge is a nightmare on island nations so let's pray this thing weakens. There is a promising sign of a dry inflow on the left side of the storm, but the out flow is extremely strong and may be conducive to a slight intensification. You can see the entire island nation is covered in flooding rains.

Also there is another system behind this one. It's expected to turn toward Japan though. So he should be in the clear.

It seems like a very tough week for island nations. Indonesian Earthquakes, Samoan Tsunamis, and major typhoons.

Thanks for checking on him Mark. I'm glad he's ok.