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The document provides information about Siargao Island in the Philippines, which was impacted by Typhoons Odette and Rai. It describes Siargao Island as a tear-drop shaped island known for its tourism and surfing. Many residents rely on fishing and coconut farming for income. The document outlines several strengths in Siargao's disaster preparedness for the typhoons, including evacuation orders, monitoring of the storms, emergency equipment preparedness, and fortification of structures. However, it also notes weaknesses such as water shortages, waste management issues from tourism, and the island's vulnerability to typhoons and storm surges exacerbated by climate change.

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Siargao

The document provides information about Siargao Island in the Philippines, which was impacted by Typhoons Odette and Rai. It describes Siargao Island as a tear-drop shaped island known for its tourism and surfing. Many residents rely on fishing and coconut farming for income. The document outlines several strengths in Siargao's disaster preparedness for the typhoons, including evacuation orders, monitoring of the storms, emergency equipment preparedness, and fortification of structures. However, it also notes weaknesses such as water shortages, waste management issues from tourism, and the island's vulnerability to typhoons and storm surges exacerbated by climate change.

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Siargao (Typhoon Odette, Typhoon Rai)

Site Description: Siargao is a tear-drop shaped island in the Philippine Sea situated 196
kilometers southeast of Tacloban. It has a land area of approximately 437 square kilometers
(169 sq mi). The east coast is relatively straight with one deep inlet, Port Pilar. The coastline is
marked by a succession of reefs, small points and white, sandy beaches. Siargao is known as
the surfing capital of the Philippines, and was voted the Best Island in Asia in the 2021 Conde
Nast Travelers Readers awards. As of 2023, the population is about 178,681. Siargao is best
known for its tourism sites such as the white sand islands and lagoons with pristine waters. Most
families of Siargao live off fishing and coconut farming, but fishing is one of the main sources of
income of many coastal communities. They provide fish supply to the province and nearby
areas.

Assessment summary: (?) not sure pa

Strengths:

● The Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council ordered villages to
prepare evacuation centers.
● Councilor also monitoring the tropical cyclone and they have been telling residents as
early as last week (before the typhoon) about preemptive measures and safety
● Heavy equipment of the Department of Public Works and Highways are on standby for
emergency use.
● They did rekurida (vehicle with sound system) to remind people of their safety, especially
in disaster prone areas
● Local rescue teams, along with Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel, are on standby
as well.
● Boats with 250 gross tonnage capacity and below have been prohibited to sail days ago
before the typhoon
● Other resorts are reinforcing glass windows and doors with plywood.
● Some beach front resorts are fortifying their properties by placing sandbags.
● The sound of chainsaws cutting tree branches can be heard in the villages in the
residents’ attempt to prevent trees from falling from the expected strong winds.

Weakness:

First, Siargao perennially has water shortages. The island has a limited supply of
freshwater—local springs dry up during the summer months, while groundwater sources are
now experiencing saltwater intrusion. This leaves poor residents particularly affected, as well as
those living in remote areas. There is no potable water and water for domestic use.

Second, because of the city’s booming ecotourism industry, there is an influx of migrants,
tourists, and commercial establishments that have caused a sharp increase in solid waste.
There is no established waste collection system in Del Carmen and in the whole island of
Siargao only 10% of waste is properly collected.

3rd Siargao Island often bears the brunt of typhoons and storm surges according to the
manager of disaster management services at the Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC), "and
it's also threatened by rising sea levels, literally eating its shores."

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