Philippines Typhoon Predicted



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Here is a really good example of advanced warning systems and preparations in the aftermath of a previous environmental disaster.  In July over 100 people were killed when a typhoon hit the islands of the Philippines, in turn President Benigno Aquino III fired the head of the weather forcasting bereau because he could not correctly predict the disaster.  Now, with another category-1 Typhoon Megi predicted to hit the Philippines, the precautionary measures are much stricter.  The weather center announced today that fisherman and farmers should harvest early and get out of harms way as typhoons as such are predicted to cause upwards of 93mph winds and can drop as much as 2 inches per hour of rainfall.  The authorities have already promted rescuers to be ready and numerous shelters and aid units are ready when the disaster hits as well.  The typhoon is predicted to hit the northeastern coast of the Philippines main island, Luzon. 

http://www.usatoday.com/weather/storms/2010-10-15-philippines-typhoon_N.htm