Thanks for watching everyone, it's been 9 years ! Never forget

I'm from Calbiga, Samar just an hour away from Tacloban. The typhoon struck early in the morning, the wind is so strong we were scared our house might get destroyed because it's not all concrete, thankfully we are all safe and no big damage to our house. During the typhoon, we were actually roaming around our barangay with my friends because we thot its not that strong. At 11am we already saw the sun. It's as if nothing happened. Then one of my mom's colleagues called her that there are hundreds of dead people in tacloban. At first we didn't believe it because to us it wasn't that strong. Then other people started saying that many were dead in tacloban. It is just so sad. We have relatives in Tacloban, my mom and sister have to check if they were ok. They just ride a habal habal or motorcycle with our cousin because they said it will be harder to pass if you're on 4 wheels. My mom said there were many dead bodies on the road and the smell is so awful and they had to carry the motorcycle sometimes because it was so hard to pass. My sister even stepped on a body and screamed. It was so sad and heartbreaking. Thankfully our relatives were ok. Rest in Peace to those who passed. 🙏

So many memories - wow! Thanks for putting this back out there again

Even after nearly a decade when Haiyan struck the Philippines, disturbing scenes of devastation like these is still haunting. I did remember what you posted on Facebook, which was seen on NBC Nightly News, where you said that there are so many dead bodies lying in the streets, security's concern with looting, and water supply is running low. I couldn't imagine how horrifying it is for people in the immediate aftermath down there. Meanwhile here in Legazpi in my most fond memories of Haiyan, I do remember that it nearly missed us by a slight bit, but it did cause some damages at several structures, such as a local mall that I often go to where parts of the plaster wall were torn off by strong winds and debris scattered down the streets as I was cycling around the city that time. I really feel bad for the bereaved families who lost their friends, their loved ones from this Killer Typhoon. Thank you for sharing this footage, Jim, much love from the Philippines.

Typhoon Haiyan Survivor here from Tacloban City!

Crazy to think that some people he met or captured on this video probably died on that same typhoon he's documenting

Great Stuff, Jim. I've been watching your content for a little while now and nobody else comes close quality wise.

5:18 This part got me to shed tears. Seeing how they live before the typhoon hit the ground, now I believe, and I really do believe that most of the people who were filmed in this video are no longer in existence because of the typhoon.

i really salute those personalities who keep doing their duties after the calamities ,

Man I did not know you were there for Super Typhoon Haiyan. Glad you survived. What an experience that must have been. Saw your Hurricane Dorian experience and thought it was one of the best Hurricane Videos on the internet. Now I get to watch you tackle Haiyan. Man that is true freedom mixed with a little fear. Take Care my friend.

Jim has balls of steel to capture those ferrocious winds

you are an absolute madman and i love it, these longer documentary style videos by you are amazing

Wow!, I just came across your channel Jim. The absolute violence of the wind , I don't think I've ever seen in captured so well. Stay safe.

I lived in Dulag. People just laughed at the incoming typhoon thinking it was just another one of those typhoon that comes in and out. We were pretty used to getting around 20 typhoons yearly. I was watching the rain by a window of my home, I knew it was a different typhoon when I saw the neighbor's roof disappear away like blowing a fire out of a candle. We had around 20-30 minutes of peaced as the center passed by, then the raging wind came back to harass us again. It was the longest morning of my life. People who came to seek shelter in my home looted us after the typhoon was gone. It was heartbreaking, depressing and as a young teenager I could only do nothing but watch. Days after we were still worried about looters and NPA terrorists who were rumored to come to small villages to steal food and rape women. It was the worst. We were all helpless until rescue came. Now we just laugh at our trauma to cope with what happened and promised to not underestimate typhoons.

Lost my cousin in haiyan, I miss you alot ate 🥺

That was a hell of a Chase that you endured Jim! Great footage as always!

You're so brave to even film that event, while me trembling and scared the whole time.

The footage you've gotten from being in near-EF5 conditions is incredible

a year i never forget. between 10.000 to 12.000 died. lots never recovered from sea. lost many good friends i got to know. r.i.p my friends

Thanks Jim! Great video!! The pool footage was crazy!!

Your back! :)

I swear it was my faith and prayers that saved our house and lives I was praying loudly calling to Our Almighty God and Mother Mary to spare us from harm 🙏

We live in rizal province near metro manila ,that time we really felt the strong wind cause by st yolanda . That is very scary experience especially in Tacloban, Leyte😢

Typhoon Yolanda (Halyan) survivor here from Tacloban city I was young when it happened

Thank you for sharing..I'am from Philippines in Bohol. I never forget this typhoon Yolanda.I'm in Florida watching news.

We were huddled under the sturdy kitchen table with my sons John and Jonathan. The kitchen roof collapsed on top of the table, howling winds, I was praying the Lord's prayer almost shouting, pleading for the Lord to stop the storm. That spot was the only place left with roof, the rest of the house was gone. Too hard to go out and when we made it out at 1pm, we were shocked to see that a whole coco tree with fronds nuts and all, a guava and mango tree fell our kitchen roof. With God's will we were not pinned down. Guia V. Dolina of Brgy. Arado, Palo, Leyte. Philippines !!!

I was in Iloilo , Cebu and Legaspi a few weeks after Yolanda hit. We did rice packing, clothes packing for the victims and distributed meals and water. It was heartbreaking

Salamat sir jim.. I'm from Tacloban City.. Just near villa mayor..

Jim is a great storm chaser. He gets right into the mix of things. Thank you Jim for showing us what a Cat 5 or Super Typhoon is capable of.

I'm from the Philippines this vids. is the reason why I Subscribed to You Eds" few years Ago However thanks. for documenting Its very dangerous it May caused your Life Always Keep safe 🙏

These are riveting videos can’t get enough 🤦🏻🤷‍♂️🙌

this is the time where super typhoon category is not yet implemented no category 5, only category 3 that's why people don't really know what to come.

The day we lost our ancestral house but made our home more stronger. (T_T)

That typhoon is my most unforgettable one. Our house got entirely wiped out, luckily we were able to get out the house with no injury before it collapsed.

I already watched your old video.. everytime I rewatching it give me goosebumps again and again the night before it' hit still clear in my mind

The worst nightmare for us Filipino the YOLANDA typhoon is the strongest typhoon to hit Philippines and many people died in tacloban and in eastern visayas thats were we live and that was the worst spot And the worst Nightmare for ME because the Wind WAs super strong and got to survive to tell the story

Incredible footage 👏

That could be the last photo of people who stayed in Salvacion Church 😔🙏

I remember watching this few years back specially that crazy pool scene. After having experience Ian first hand here in Florida, this looks like a totally different animal

Wowww great good job, Sir salutee 👏👐

The raw power of mother nature is truly awe inspiring. Stay safe out there Jim!

Strong conviction and great documentary thank you

I just subscribed. Glad that this video pop out. I was just wondering what would it be like if you just stand in the midst of the storm.

Yes 9 years ago typhoon haiyan anniversarry

Congrats sir Jim fro this very informative videos

Nice blog sir Jim.. 🙏🙏🙏

I’m curious as to what’s in the drum style case. Otherwise fantastic video. I’ve always loved storm chasing and I hope I can chase a cyclone one day here in Australia.

Di makakalimot ang experience namin lahat na from leyte subrang saya akala talaga di tutuloy maglandfall si Yolanda pero lakas noong landfull 2am sa nov. Subrang Nakakakot na experience si Yolanda.

Super Typhoon Yolanda 🌀🌀 Tacloban Philippines

This was great but sad coverage. I can't believe you went there by yourself and did this. I just found and watched this coverage by @earth uncut the other day. So sad for all the people

Imagine, some people and civilians in that video is now dead. Praying for the souls of those people.

This is unbelievable footage, Jim. I found this after watching your footage from hurricane Charlie, with those 185mph winds. Have you done any tornado chasing? Or primarily cyclones? Thanks for all the amazing content!

Never forget

3:38 if that girl at your back is flying to tacloban also and she is from tacloban i hope she is still alive right now Happiness in this videos from the locals just switch in to sadness just for one moment It is so sad to think that nature is so unpredictable😢😢😢 And yet so deadly

Awesome!

God bless you sir

At 10:26 The realm to other dimension is starting to make a black hole in slow mo. This world is creepy and scare.

Exactly 9 years ago today

Yolanda survivor. That day was still fresh in my mind. 😢

Super Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda) Tacloban City, Leyte 11/08/13| Friday By: Jim Edds

It's really hearbreaking that not all those people who were in the pictures you presented survived.

that was some storm I am just so glad u made it out of their but where u rode out the storm was so Beautiful the day b4 the storm n to see it afterwards such devastation maybe next time dont bring so much with u lol

its been 1 decade since this tragic event hits philippines..

This guy is just built differently. Clearly his massive balls of steel keep him from being blown away!! Massive respect!!

Imagine, some or worstly most of these people that were filmed would be probably dead, It's been a 9 years today

What's kind of disturbing is that some of the people in this video probably didn't survive the storm. 😢

The power of the storm and especially the devastation are unreal. The Philippines is beautiful country and has relatively good disaster preparedness built into its infrastructure. Especially considering it’s vulnerability to earthquakes, typhoons & volcanic eruptions. But in a storm like this from the winds alone steel reinforced concrete construction built above storm surge levels can provide real safety. Tacloban was hit terribly but I can only imagine how it was in the country side where poverty rates are higher and construction standards are lower. It’s terrifying to think about what would happen to a low lying major US city if a Camille or Labor Day storm strikes. I don’t think even reinforced wood frame construction would stand up well to the winds alone. Katrina was a cat 3 at landfall a stronger storm with the same or greater surge could be the deadliest disaster in US history. Hopefully videos like these can help inform the general public and decision makers around the world of the risks and mitigation strategies needed to keep people safe from the type of disasters threaten that their areas.

St a STill fresh in mind while watching this video...we are also a survivor

Super Typhoon Yolanda Tacloban Philippines

Bravo Jim....Stay Safe

Haiyan or yolanda (local name) was so fcking strong, it felt like the ground was shaking.

R.I.P. to the loved ones❤

10:30 things really escalated quickly

Is Was Born On May 9, 2014 After Haiyan of Remembing Yolanda on November 8, 2014 11/8/14

It's just amazing how a typhoon can do the power of a nuclear bomb shockwave, but it does this nonstop and consistent.

its 2022 now but that storm will never be forgotten.

Eey 8 years ago since typhoon haiyan

2013 guys. 9years ago

10.40 was really unexpecyed at the backround for me

Me to I remember that 😦

When Jim Cantore pulls into town and Jim dons the “helmet” you know shits about to get REAL!😅

9 years guys

Citys and places and villages in its path Manila, baguio, Quezon city Villages in its path San Jose Village 3 (Almost) And the power was out

I hope that Oscar and Oscar's family are fine.

i remember the news before the landfall of yolanda everything is ready said by the news and the president, and this happens

It's sad, some of the people you captured on cam on that marketplace Nov.7 might not be around anymore after haiyan

Man my hometown was just 3km south of tacloban and it was the worst experience of my life I was just around 12 years old that time

I wonder if Mang Fred, the boat driver is still alive today. Hope you can find him when you get back.

Absurd winds

10 Years aho sir... I myself went there and saw the aftermath. I am from the southern part of leyte. Same we experienced also the super typhoon Odette last Dec. 2021 here in my home town. I dunno if you chase that super typhoon. Anyway God Bless on your journey always sir.

13:51

Malapit na ang 9 years ago nito.

Dead bodies all around the streets, I was there and a survivor t'was an unforgettable times, but worst disasters is yet to come, the haiyan is just a taste of what to come

😢😢

Alam talaga ng mga science test Ang mga big storms coming happen,

Super typhoon yolanda was so powerful that even the political career of then senator mar roxas was destroyed.

Netflix/prime video/HBO go material. Like thai cave boys.

Goggles for eye safety Jim...

Download this weather

And then Rai hit the ph😭