UPDATE ON COMMUNITIES IN THE PHILIPPINES: We appreciate everyones continued concern and support for the children and families affected by this disaster. Here is the latest from the field: Iloilo: Our local partner on the ground is providing support to an evacuation center in the city and the local government has declared a state of calamity and is seeking help from NGOs. The local partner plans to establish a Child-Centered Space and distribute bottled water and food packs. Ormoc: Communications are still down and we have not been able to connect with our local partner in Ormoc City. Many towns and communities in Leyte province still cannot be reached. A small response team is trying to reach the area by ferry, but security is a major concern. Ormoc remains largely unreached by relief efforts. Negros Occidental: Our local partner is still assessing damage and accounting for children and families. The community has been declared a disaster area, with immediate needs for food and shelter. Our local partner is coordinating with the Provincial Department of Social Welfare and Development to address these needs. Bacolod City: No reports of storm damage.
Posted on: Mon, 11 Nov 2013 22:25:21 +0000
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