Strong Winds Batter Subic Freeport, Olongapo and Zambales

July 16, 2014February 8, 2015 Vic Vizcocho 0 Comments

resized_DSC_0661_1072x1614 — The 7-11 sign of the convenience store in the corner of Rizal and Labitan roads in the Subic Bay Freeport minus 7 after typhoon Glenda. SubicBayNews photo by Vic V. Vizcocho, Jr.

resized_DSC_0670_1072x712 — Strong winds brought by typhoon glenda knocked down two old pine trees, blocking the road to and from the Subic gym, Subic Bay Freeport. SubicBayNews photo by Vic V. Vizcocho, Jr.

resized_DSC_0677_1072x712 — Strong winds brought by typhoon Glenda knocked down two old pine trees, taking down power and telephone lines and blocking the road to and from the Subic gym, Subic Bay Freeport. SubicBayNews photo by Vic V. Vizcocho, Jr.

resized_DSC_0689_1072x712 — The Naval Station Bar along Sampson Road, Subic Bay Freeport did not escape the strong winds of typhoon Glenda. SubicBayNews photo by Vic V.Vizcocho, Jr.

resized_DSC_0691_1072x712 — A Law Enforcement Dept. (LED) officer directs vehicles to a detour while awaiting the clearing of a fallen tree along Rizal Highway near Remy Field, felled by typhoon Glenda's strong winds. SubicBayNews photos by Vic V. Vizcocho, Jr.

resized_DSC_0698_1072x712 — Felled by typhoon Glenda's strong winds, a tree blocks Rizal Highway near Remy Field, Subic Bay Freeport. SubicBayNews photos by Vic V. Vizcocho, Jr.

Typhoon Glenda battered the Subic Bay Freeport and Olongapo City with strong winds not too many residents have yet experienced.

Power outage gripped the Freeport and city, with most parts in the former suffering through the evening as Glenda’s strong winds knocked down trees and poles, rendering roads impassable for some time despite frantic repair and restoration works by govt. and power distribution personnel.

Olongapo Mayor Rolen Paulino has suspended classes in the city in all levels through the next day, 17th July 2014.

The Freeport and Olongapo has not reported any fatality resulting from the typhoon but damage to property, including both parked and moving vehicles, may run into millions of pesos.

In Zambales province, by midday alone, over 1200 individuals were already evacuated in several towns, mostly from the towns of Sta. Cruz, Masinloc and San Marcelino, but on orders of Gov. Hermogenes “Jun” Ebdane, several hundred more not in evacuation centers were given assistance and served.

One death was reported in San Antonio which also reported one injury, as did San Marcelino and San Felipe towns.

The low casualty record can be attributed to the massive and serious preparations by the management and leadership of the Subic Bay Freeport, Olongapo City and the province of Zambales. (VVV)