The Old Folks Home

[Pozees]

its hard to believe that just 150 miles from my home in the Philippines there are more than ten thousand dead from that devastating storm.

it had the force of a type 3 tornado but instead of being 1 mile across it was 300

the storm surge was like a tsunami, many stories high

how could a country with such limited resources prepare for such calamity

Wow.

 

[Bunnylady]

Devastation on that scale absolutely boggles the mind.

 

[chickenbusiness]

as communications get online, its going to get worse.

overall it is surprisingly low. many people evacuated and local goverment units did what they could but storm surges are very unforgiving

The number of people are increasing. So sad!

 

[Cynthia12]

A view from space. That thing was huge.

 

[ozexpat]

A view from space. That thing was huge.

it still is a category 4 about to wallup vietnam

 

[Highcotton]

OK, that fits with some old infor that just popped in to my mind: gardens were fenced and livestock ran free.  

I get it. LOL

Yes all livestock could range free in some states well into the twentieth century. My daddy told us stories of other peoples livestock coming
into their yard and eating flowers and things like that. The people had to mark their livestock so they knew who owned them.

 

[Pozees]

Yes all livestock could range free in some states well into the twentieth century. My daddy told us stories of other peoples livestock coming
into their yard and eating flowers and things like that. The people had to mark their livestock so they knew who owned them.

In CO it's still Open Range Law - we have to fence out livestock.

 

[Arielle]

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A view from space. That thing was huge.

Geez, what a gorgeous pic from space, and how sad the extemsive damage. Heard on TV this morning that all the comminucation lines are down so the true extent of the damage will not be known for a while. . . . Prayers.

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Quote: Wasn't that how branding cattle came about-- the need to separate stock at the fall round ups?

I dont see my birds respecting any fenceline: the young muscovy hens flew to the top of the house again this morning . . . . Buffs ignore fencing to flirt witht the hunting foxes, hence a natural reduction in numbers!!

 

[superchemicalgirl]

Oz, when something like this hits, a bunch of charities pop up - some fleece donors, others are legit. Where would you suggest we donate (if we want) to make the biggest impact?

 

[ozexpat]

there are several

the philippine red cross is my choice. they accept paypal and credit cards. 1000 pesos is $23.34

http://ushare.redcross.org.ph/

the following are some suggestions

https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/ShelterBoxUSAInc/PhilippinesTyphoon.html

http://www.give2habitat.org/philippines/ReBuildPhilippines

http://donate.unicef.ph/campaign/24/typhoon-yolanda-emergency-appeal