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Authorities Brace for Yolanda

By Art M.
Barely a month after the destructive earthquake, another threat from mother nature looms to hit Cebu and other parts of Central Visayas. Government agencies go on full alert as a possible super typhoon, Yolanda (international name: Haiyan) is expected to make landfall by Friday, with possible heavy rains on Thursday.
City of Bogo Disaster Emergency Hotline
City of Bogo Disaster Emergency Hotline

The weather was fair throughout yesterday (Wednesday), but LGU's have already held numerous meetings to prepare for Yolanda.

Solar News reported that authorities have their eye on northern Cebu, specifically the City of Bogo as it could be the hardest hit when Yolanda ploughs through the province according to its plotted course.

City of Bogo Geohazard Maps

Governor Hilario P. Davide III declared suspension of classes in all levels in the entire province of Cebu beginning Thursday until Friday (November 7-8).

Here are some tips from the Cebu Provincial Government 

Pre-Typhoon Tips

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Location: Bogo City, Philippines

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