A netizen made urgent calls on social media to rescue her sick mother from their house at 14B Lourdes Street, Sta. Teresita Village in Malanday, Marikina City as floodwaters keep rising due to Typhoon #UlyssesPH.

“Please po pahelp po 😭😭😭Pa rescue po. 14B Lourdes Street Sta Teresita Village Malanday Marikina City. Baka po matrap sila. May stage 4 lung cancer po ang mama ko at need po niya oxygen. Please po patulong paakyat na po ng 2nd floor yung tubig 😭😭 hindi nrin po tatagal ang oxygen ni mommy 😩😭,” netizen Mandy Eunice Ofima. You may reach them at 09262381185. #RescuePH

With the #Typhoon Ulysses is hitting the area so bad we are praying and hoping everyone gets to receive help as soon as possible. Following Precautionary Measures is hereby recommended by PAGASA.

Prepare flashlights, batteries , matches, kerosene lamps, or candles and charcoal in anticipation of power failure, first aid kit and store ready to eat foods. Keep your cell phones fully charged. Elevate household things in case of flooding. For fishing folks, secure fishing boats in safe area. The sea and coastal waters are dangerous to small seacrafts. Special attention should be given to the latest position, the direction and speed of movement and the intensity of the storm as it may intensify and move towards the locality. The general public especially people travelling by sea and air are cautioned to avoid unnecessary risks. Outdoor activities of children should be postponed.Secure properties before the signal is upgraded.Disaster preparedness agencies / organizations are in action to alert their communities.