Disaster Services — 14 April, 2022

Tropical Storm Agaton 2022 (MEGI-22) Response

MEGI-22 (Agaton) Activation Stats:

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This is an activation to support OSM Philippines for the Tropical Storm Agaton.

Alert

“Tropical Depression MEGI (named “Agaton” in the Philippines) formed over the western Philippine Sea on 9 April as a tropical low and on 10 April, intensified as a tropical storm approaching Eastern Samar (Eastern Visayas Region, central Philippines). On 11 April at 2.00 UTC, its centre was located offshore over the coastal waters of Tanauan (Leyte Province, Eastern Visayas Region) in the Leyte Gulf with maximum sustained winds of 45 km/h (tropical depression). According to the authorities, following the passage of MEGI, one person has died, and another is missing in Davao Region, while two people have been injured in Northern Mindanao. In addition, 15,326 people have been displaced and 136,400 affected across nine Regions.”

GDACS

Response

Context:“Tropical Cyclone MEGI-22 can have a low humanitarian impact based on the maximum sustained wind speed, exposed population and vulnerability.”

Size-up Details

Event Name:Tropical Cyclone for MEGI-22 (Agaton)
GDACS Alert Lvl:Green (0.5)
Location: Eastern Samar, Philippines
Geographic Scope: Multiple cities
Estimated Humanitarian Impact: Areas reporting many fatalities associated with landslides caused by the storm
Estimated Duration: days
Event Scope: Minor
Local Contacts: OSM PH Community
Anticipated Needs: basemap improvements
Request(s): There are no requests from partners currently, the OSM Community have been launching several tasking manager projects there
Need for Activation: No Activation
Active Orgs: Action Economic Reform (AER)
Lead Orgs: OSM PH Community

Response

Context: “This project is activated by OSM Philippines in support of affected areas in Baybay City during the TS Agaton in the Philippines. The data will be used for agencies and organization needing updated data for relief, response, and rehabilitation purposes.”