Typhoon deaths climb into thousands in Philippines (10,000 just in one city!)

My Way News / The Associated Press ^ | November 10, 2013 | Jim Gomez

[2ndDivisionVet]

TACLOBAN, Philippines (AP) - Corpses hung from trees, were scattered on sidewalks or buried in flattened buildings - some of the 10,000 people believed killed in one Philippine city alone by ferocious Typhoon Haiyan that washed away homes and buildings with powerful winds and giant waves.

As the scale of devastation became clear Sunday from one of the worst storms ever recorded, officials projected the death toll could climb even higher when emergency crews reach parts of the archipelago cut off by flooding and landslides. Looters raided grocery stores and gas stations in search of food, fuel and water as the government began relief efforts and international aid operations got underway.

Even in a nation regularly beset by earthquakes, volcanoes and tropical storms, Typhoon Haiyan appears to be the deadliest natural disaster on record...

[Ditter]

My husband and I lived in Galveston for 2 years in the early 60’s when he was in the USCG, I remember the road to the airport but I don't remember the name. It has changed and built up so much since then I might not even be able to recognize anything.

[chasio649]

Just donated to Samaritan’s Purse for direct help to this disaster....AFAIK they are a reputable charity and a large majority goes to the needy...not just administration costs.

[octex]

My husband and I lived in Galveston for 2 years in the early 60’s ...
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In the ‘40s-50s, that was our two week vacation every year in July or August. I recall taking the Texas Eagle (T&P RR) from Dallas to Galveston and the return a few times when I was very young, as we didn’t have a car. Dad had to sell his car after WW2 began, because of the rationing of tires, gas, etc. ...I’m a War Baby, born in 1942.

Dad worked for the T&P RR, so got passes or reduced rates. The RR cars’ windows would all be open and the trains we rode were always at night when it was cooler (no a/c in the cars back then). .........I’ve been back many times during my adult life, along with family.

Galveston is a unique place. As a young teen, there was a former gun bunker near the Crockett Courts just across Boardwalk that had been turned into a teen “night club”, with bands playing, etc. ....Back in the ‘40s, I recall that there was also a large outdoor rotating dance floor, like a merry-go-round where they played music of the day and it was crowded with couples dancing.

Just some memories coming out.

[Ditter]

Don't you love it when those old memories come seeping out? I was born in 1940 and we lived on the west side of Galveston Bay near Kemah until I was about 3. I remember that old train but we never rode it.

I feel so many ties to Galveston, starting with the memories from my grandfather and his experiencing the 1900 storm.

I have always lived close to the Gulf.

Galveston holds a very special place in my heart.