Situation Overview
“PHANFONE”entered the PhilippineAreaof Responsibility (PAR)on 23 December 2019 and was named “Ursula” as the 21st Philippine tropical cyclone for 2019. On 24 December 2019, “Ursula” intensified into a typhoon as it moved toward Eastern Visayas; hence, also affecting Northeastern Mindanao, Bicol Region, Central Visayas, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA and Western Visayas. On 28 December 2019, “Ursula” weakened into a Tropical Storm (TS) and exited PAR.
Source: DOST-PAGASA
I. Status of Affected Families / Persons
A total of 795,449 families or 3,296,877 persons are affected in 3,099 barangays in Regions MIMAROPA, VI, VII, VIII and CARAGA (see Table 1)
II. Status of Displaced Families / Persons
a. Inside Evacuation Centers
There are 1 family or 3 persons taking temporary shelter in 1 evacuation center in Region VI (see Table 2).
b. Outside Evacuation Centers
There are 5,285 families or 26,442 persons currently staying with their relatives and/or friends (see Table 3).