Amanpulo and Bopha
Nov 7, 2013, 10:13 am
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Nov 7, 2013, 12:01 pm
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I always find their silence on things like this strange. They have a website that they could use to give updates. I guess they don't want to discourage future or current bookings. If you want up to date information it seems like Twitter is the way to go.
Nov 7, 2013, 4:38 pm
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Haiyan ( Yolanda )
All of Philippines is affected!
It is in the news .. as I posted , the GM & team was very busy evacuating guests & others yesterday ( Thursday ). Obviously, all are 100% prepping for Haiyan ( Yolanda ).
Emailing / calling guests too.
Praying for all affected is best ( especially if we can't help otherwise )
Amano'i wasn't affected by the past few , hope same for this one as it moves across the South China Sea.
Nov 8, 2013, 9:52 am
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Uggh ...
Looks like a near direct hit: Haiyan Pamalican. It would have to turn dramatically south to affect Amanoi.
Nov 8, 2013, 10:42 am
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Looks like a near direct hit: Haiyan Pamalican. It would have to turn dramatically south to affect Amanoi.
Perhaps Aman central reservations or Sean will have more information sooner..
Nov 8, 2013, 11:51 am
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http://news.pia.gov.ph/index.php?article=1551383907773
amanpulo has a weather station >
http://weather.com.ph/view/980001
"Communities are now cooperating, whenever LGUs ask them to evacuate, they immediately follow...We have our own responders there. They were fully prepared even before the typhoon landed...Prior to typhoon Yolanda’s landfall, there have been massive evacuation activities and classes were already suspended"
credited the [http://www.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/] for its timely and accurate reports which led to the successful preparation of [http://www.ndrrmc.gov.ph/] and its responders in the grassroots
credited the [http://www.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/] for its timely and accurate reports which led to the successful preparation of [http://www.ndrrmc.gov.ph/] and its responders in the grassroots
http://weather.com.ph/view/980001
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Nov 8, 2013, 1:28 pm
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Please keep the prayers going , our friends will appreciate it
May check with Sean later their morning.
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Nov 8, 2013, 1:45 pm
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Nov 8, 2013, 3:55 pm
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Nov 8, 2013, 3:57 pm
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Nov 8, 2013, 8:18 pm
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Please let us all know. I just read that storm surges of up to 5m (18.5 ft) above normal high tide were expected for Pamalican Island.
If anybody knows of a local charity that will contribute to the rebuilding of the local islands, please post it here.
I can't help but feel this will be very very difficult for Manamoc (where many of the staff come from).
If anybody knows of a local charity that will contribute to the rebuilding of the local islands, please post it here.
I can't help but feel this will be very very difficult for Manamoc (where many of the staff come from).
Nov 8, 2013, 8:48 pm
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Waiting to hear from TT ( he has said communications will be disrupted & that was just before Haiyan / Yolanda ), SF & / or other Aman family.
Am sure they will appreciate any help especially financially & supplies for the families of staff .
Keep praying for strength/ fortitude , perseverance .. During the weeks , months to come
Am sure they will appreciate any help especially financially & supplies for the families of staff .
Keep praying for strength/ fortitude , perseverance .. During the weeks , months to come
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Nov 8, 2013, 9:49 pm
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INNER RAINBANDS - where Tropical Storm Conditions with Tropical Storm Force Winds (63-100 kph) will be expected. Affected Areas: Western Panay, Pamalican and Cuyo Islands.
COASTAL STORM SURGE FLOODING - possible >18 ft (>5.5 m) above normal tide levels...accompanied by large and dangerous battering waves can be expected along the coastal, inland lakes and beach front areas of Calamian Group of Islands, Pamalican Island, Cuyo Island and Southern Mindoro tonight. Catastrophic damage is likely on this type of storm surge.
COASTAL STORM SURGE FLOODING - possible >18 ft (>5.5 m) above normal tide levels...accompanied by large and dangerous battering waves can be expected along the coastal, inland lakes and beach front areas of Calamian Group of Islands, Pamalican Island, Cuyo Island and Southern Mindoro tonight. Catastrophic damage is likely on this type of storm surge.
not sure what kind of difference this might make.
Nov 8, 2013, 10:22 pm
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Haiyan / Yolanda Update
Reply from Claudia S ( Kila )
" we have all just received the information Tapa and the team are fine and Amanpulo weathered the storm well under the circumstances. "
What a relief ..
Likely will post again when TT updates me.
Do keep the prayers going for the whole region including Vietnam , Amano'i ( even though now not on track ) team & families.
" we have all just received the information Tapa and the team are fine and Amanpulo weathered the storm well under the circumstances. "
What a relief ..
Likely will post again when TT updates me.
Do keep the prayers going for the whole region including Vietnam , Amano'i ( even though now not on track
) team & families.
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