Situation Overview
• Even after TY Ulysses exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility on November 13, widespread flooding from the typhoon’s rain and from nearly overflowed dams wreaked havoc on the country 5 days after its landfall. Until today, many towns in Pampanga and Bulacan remain flooded.
• During the height of TY Ulysses, the deepest flood water level was reported in Marikina with around 21.7 meters. It exceeded the water level during the onslaught of TY Ondoy in 2013. Floodwaters in parts of Marikina City have already subsided and the affected residents are now faced with a new task removing thick mud left by the flood. The damage caused by the typhoon in the city is estimated up to 50 billion pesos. As a result, the local government sought help for the city’s rehabilitation.

• Meanwhile, many areas in Cagayan, a rice-and corn-producing region of 1.2 million people remained submerged as of Sunday, according to media reports. While there are some areas where flood has already subsided, around 50 barangays in the towns of Enrile, Baggao, Amulung, Alcala, Lal-lo, and Sto. Nino remain isolated. According to the Cagayan Provincial Information Office, these areas have not yet been reached by any type of ground vehicle so the delivery of assistance is through air drop operations. As of this writing, Buntun Bridge water level is below alert level with around 7.71 meters.

• In Brgy. San Agustin Hagonoy, Bulacan, the water reached up to the neck. This is also caused by flooding from the Pampanga River caused by the recent typhoon.
• Typhoon Ulysses also caused several landslides in various areas particularly in Cagayan, Catanduanes, Camarines provinces, and CAR. In Brgy. Viewpoint in Banaue, Ifugao, search and retrieval operations continue for victims of landslide during the height of TY Ulysses. In the three-day search for Banaue mudslide victims, at least 6 bodies were recovered. At Sitio Tueg, Bitag Grande Baggao, Cagayan, four people died in the typhoon-induced landslide. Meanwhile, the number of cadavers retrieved from the landslide areas in Nueva Vizcaya has climbed further up to 10, according to its Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (BDRMMO).
• Classes remain suspended in some areas and some Institutions suspend classes for at least 1 week in the aftermath of Typhoon Ulysses.

(Source: DOST-PAGASA, Inquirer, Rappler, PIA Ifugao, Cagayan Provincial Information Office and NDRMC)
Affected Populations

• As of November 15, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported 67 validated deaths, with another 13 missing persons attributed to the typhoon. Of which, 22 of the 67 fatalities were from Cagayan Valley Region, 2 from Central Luzon, 17 from CALABARZON, 8 from Bicol Region, 10 from CAR and 8 from NCR. The related authorities are still in the process of validating the number of fatalities and missing persons in the affected areas.

• In the latest report, a total of 428,657 families or 1,755,224 individuals in 4,543 barangays in Region I, II, III, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, V, NCR were affected and at least 137,931 families were moved to evacuation centers.

• As of this writing, the number of confirmed affected houses has significantly increased to 25,852 and they are reported in the regions of I, III, CALABARZON, V and CAR. From this figure, 3,096 are totally damaged and 22,756 are partially damaged.

• A total of 236 road sections and 98 bridges in Regions I,II,III, CALABARZON, V, VIII, NCR and CAR are affected by flooding, mudflow, landslide, swollen river, and soil/rock collapse. Of which, 168 roads and 87 bridges are still not passable.

• Close to 30 roads sections in Cagayan Valley became impassable due to massive flooding caused by discharge of water from the Magat Dam, according to Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

• Based on the latest situation report from Cagayan Provincial Information Office, a total of 100,790 families or 393,613 individuals have been affected in 436 barangays of 26 municipalities in Cagayan. A total of 45,483 families or 154,097 individuals are taking refuge inside and outside evacuation centres across the province of Cagayan.

• In Hagonoy, Bulacan, more than 30,000 families were affected by the nearly four-foot flood.
• The typhoon caused widespread blackouts in various areas in Manila and other region, a total of 312 cities and municipalities in Regions I,II,III, CALABARZON,V,VIII, CAR and NCR experienced power interruption.
• In a verified report from the BDRRMC of Infanta, Quezon a total of 640 houses were damaged and 5,158 houses were partially damaged. A total of 93 persons were injured due to TY Ulysses. A case of landslide was also reported in Sitio New Little Baguio, Brgy. Magsaysay that injured 7 individuals.

• In a report from the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), 30 of 44 transmission lines downed by TY Ulysses were now restored. The agency is continuously conducting damage assessment of transmission lines affected by TY Ulysses in several areas across the country.
• Marikina City, one of the worst-hit cities, reports an unofficial total of P44 billion worth of damages, however this estimates is yet to be validated by NDRRMC as assessments are still ongoing.
• Damages caused by TY Ulysses as of this writing, remain partial. Preliminary reports stated as of this writing, the damage to agriculture commodities due to floods was initially pegged at 2.5 billion pesos doubled the previous data affecting 62,533 farmers. The increased amount is attributed to updated reports from CAR, Ilocos Region, Central Luzon and Bicol Region, according to the Department of Agriculture. The storm resulted in the loss of 93,219 metric tons of farm produce across 58,320 hectares. Reported losses include rice, corn-high-value crops, fisheries and live stocks. Damage to rice was valued at P890 million. Aquaculture fisheries losses amounted to P585 million, with lost production reported in fin fish, milkfish, catfish and tilapia. Damage to high-value crops was reckoned at P513 million, affecting 7,845 hectares. In infrastructures, an estimated P469,700,000 worth of damages was incurred in regions of I,III, CALABARZON, V and CAR.
• The provinces of Cavite, Rizal, Aurora, Cagayan, Isabela, Camarines Sur and Marikina City were placed under state of Calamity due to the onslaught of TY Ulysses.

Source: (NDRRMC, DROMIC-DSWD, Rappler, Cagayan Provincial Information Office, PIA Ifugao, LDRRMO-Infanta Quezon )

• CDRC is closely monitoring Typhoon Ulysses since it was spotted by PAGASA and also monitoring the situation in Metro Manila, Bicol and Central Luzon.
• CDRC is also closely coordinating with its regional centers in affected areas to collect information on the situation and needs of the ground and constantly updating situation reports.

• As of November 12, 6:00 am, CDRC has activated its Emergency Response Protocols.
• CDRC is now coordinating with different agencies and organizations to raise funds and donations for the affected communities.
• CDRC has provided hot meals to several evacuation centers in the National Capital Region as first response efforts.
• On November 14, CDRC and its regional partner CREST conducted a damage, needs and capacity assessment (DNCA) and provided hot meals to several affected individuals in Brgy. 164, Brgy.175 in Caloocan and Morningville, Canumay West, Valenzuela City in partnership with CARE Philippines.
• On November 15, CDRC with CREST also responds to affected communities of Catmon, Malabon with hot meals distribution.
• CDRC’s assessment teams are on standby for possible deployment to conduct assessments and deliver emergency relief.
Resources Available
• Standby emergency funds
• Prepositioned goods at the CDRC warehouse
• Monetary and in-kind donations
Expressed Needs
Initial Assessments have indicated immediate needs include;
• Food supplies
• Clean water
• Hygiene kits
• Facemasks
• Primary medicines
• Sleeping materials

Recovery assistance and reconstruction efforts are also needed to repair damaged infrastructures such as houses, schools, barangay halls, health centers, highways, and electricity poles. Continuous efforts to provide support to the agricultural sector are also needed

Coordination
1. Regional Center
2. Tarabang for Bicol (TABI Inc)
3. Southern Tagalog People’s Response (STPRC)
4. Community Response for Enlightenment, Service and Transformation Inc. (CREST
5. Alay-Bayan Luzon (ABI Inc)

6. People’s Organization (POs) from National Capital Region, Bicol and Central Luzon
7. CARE Philippines
8. Diakonie Katastrophenhilfe (DKH)
9. Mercy Relief
Contacts
1. Hanna Fiel, Deputy Executive Director, 0945-8355589, hanna.fiel.cdrc2019@gmail.com
2. Cora Jazmines, Local Partnerships Department, 0928-182-4969, lpd@cdrc-phil.com