Bagyong Uwan

A powerful super-typhoon named Fung-Wong (locally “Uwan”) is bearing down on the Philippines and has already begun to make landfall in northeastern Luzon. The storm carries sustained winds up to 185 km/h and gusts reaching 230 km/h, with a massive rain-and-wind band spanning over 1,500 km — threatening two-thirds of the archipelago.  Evacuations are under way: more than 900,000 people have been ordered out of high-risk coastal and flood-prone areas.  The government has issued the highest alert levels and warned of life-threatening storm surges (up to 5 meters), severe flooding, landslides, widespread damage to infrastructure, power-outages, and transportation disruptions. Key impacts and high-vulnerability zones to consider: • Coastal provinces such as Bicol region, Aurora, Catanduanes and Northern Samar are at immediate risk of major damage and flooding.  • Inland river valleys and mountain slopes present increased danger of landslides and flash flooding, particularly where soils are already saturated from previous storms. • Infrastructure: roads and bridges may be washed out or blocked by debris and mud flows; power lines will likely be down; evacuations/shelters may become inaccessible. • Displacement of communities, loss of livelihoods (farming, fishing), and urgent need for basic supplies (food, water, sanitation, shelter) will escalate fast. • Communication lines may be disrupted; mobility of relief teams could be severely impacted by extreme weather conditions. Objectives & Call to Action We are mobilising a coordinated relief event under the banner of Dasig to provide timely support to affected communities. The key aims: 1. Pre-position and distribute emergency relief kits (food packs, drinking water, hygiene kits, tarpaulins) in high-risk areas ahead of the worst of the storm. 2. Establish evacuation shelter support hubs — equip local barangays/municipalities with backup power, sanitation, and temporary housing resources. 3. Coordinate rapid damage assessment teams (road/bridge access, electrical grid, shelter conditions) so post-storm response is immediate. 4. Develop communications and logistics staging points in strategic locations to enable relief flows once the storm passes (inventory, transport, volunteers). 5. Launch a public awareness campaign emphasizing: evacuate early, stay clear of rivers/steep slopes, secure loose items, heed local government orders. Why This Matters • The scale of the storm is enormous: up to 30 million people may be exposed to hazards from this typhoon.  • Local governments and communities remain fragile after recent storms, which increases severity of impact and slows recovery. • Being proactive now maximises lives saved, reduces suffering, protects infrastructure, and lowers downstream costs of response and reconstruction. • The event provides an opportunity for Dasig to demonstrate rapid-mobilisation capability, build trust with LGUs/NGOs, and create a replicable template for future disasters. Key Target Recipients & Stakeholders • Local Government Units (LGUs) in Aurora, Catanduanes, Camarines Sur, Northern Samar • Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Offices (BDRRM) • National agencies: Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), Office of Civil Defense (OCD) • Humanitarian NGOs and private relief donors • Community volunteers and youth groups