typhoon juan hits ilagan!

8/8/2019 Typhoon Juan Hits Ilagan!

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Last October 18, 2010 (Monday) the Northern part of Isabela was badly hit by the

super typhoon Juan. With its whistling wind and resounding sound of heavy rains the

province was caught by surprise of this unforgettable 6-hour duration of battling and

crackling sounds of the trees, roofs and a tricyle! This day is the most dreaded one

not to happen again in the history of the province. Maconacon, Divilacan and Palanan

towns were isolated and some major damages including the towns of Tumauini,Ilagan and Gamu. These are areas where majority of our Kumon students reside.

Around half of the families suffered the wrath of the typhoon and hearing from their

experiences during the typhoon makes me sigh. I can only listen to them and pray

that this ordeal will come to pass the faster way. Truly, God has his unfathomable

wisdom how each of us handle and respond to this test of faith. In the midst of

helplessness God is our ever present help in times of need! -Teacher Lilet

SUPER TYPHOON JUAN HITS ILAGAN!


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TYPHOON JUAN HITS ILAGAN!

Entrance of the Ilagan Center. The top part is the signage of the

commercial building we are renting was thrown out. Despite the strong

winds our signage stood still. Amazing isnt it?


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The frontage of the building where all the billboards of other

tenants were destroyed/deformed!


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Sad to say one of their signs hit our Kumon tarpaulin.

Whos fault is this? The durability of the tarpaulin, the

weak quality of their sign or the strong winds?


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Some of the glass windows were also broken


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The sign on a closer look seems okay not until

we checked if the bulbs inside are still

functioning when the electricity gets restored.


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The glass doors and walls of Chowking fasfood were all broken

due to strong winds. Good that we dont have sessions on that day

or else. it also could happen to us : - /


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Part of the roofs of a nearby poultry supply was

blown by the wind.


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This is what happened to transformers of (ISELCO- Isabela Electric

Cooperative) The reason why it will take about weeks to restore the

electricity in this part of the province. There is total darkness at

night!


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These trees used to be picnic areas to relieve

stress but now they are all stressed by the

strong winds brought by the typhoon.


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Elementary school facilities were destroyed and

soaking wet. Classes are suspended and will

resume until further notice.


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Small businesses were stopped to literally put

all the pieces back again.


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People just dont know where to start. People

are helpless.


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Ruthless Juan = Roofless Juan


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Normal view on the road to Ilagan.

Carpenters on the ceilings to repair the roofs!


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Trees without leaves! This area used to be

green and the breeze is cool but now its humid

and dried.


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More houses without roofs.


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Brownout is expected to be restored for a month

yet so the center has to make contingency plan to

buy rechargeable fans and lights.


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The center also is considering to purchase generator

as soon as collection becomes stable. There is a high

demand for one in the totally blackout area.


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While classes are still cancelled to many

schools, we have to let the kids come earlier to

the center to avoid inconveniences.


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We have to cut short sessions at times when

kids get impatient with the heat and the fans

wont sustain it. Poor kids.


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Ocampo kids just love to endure the heat and still

wear a happy smile even after their session. They

just love finishing their worksheets.


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We have to adjust the center lay out for a better

air and light ventilation.


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This is how Ilagan looks like at night time.

Parang haunted town. Ang dilim!


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This road used to be sparkling with street

lights, but now its dark and gloomy! Timely for

the Halloween!


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Despite the super typhoon that hit the area, Ilagan Center will

stand the test and no storm can hinder us in providing the

KUMON best quality service deserved by every child in the

area. We will overcome by Gods grace and provision. Amen!

typhoon juan hits ilagan!

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