American Red Cross Responds To Typhoon In Philippines

December 5, 2006 – 1:12 pm | posted in Aid / Disasters

The American Red Cross has responded to Typhoon Durian, super-typhoon that swept across the Philippines late last week. According to recent reports, hundreds have died and more than 450,000 have been affected. The typhoon caused widespread flooding, damaged property and unleashed landslides. In some areas, the typhoon generated winds up to 190 miles per hour. Heavy rains continue to fall, which threaten to cause further landslides.

An emergency response has been launched and assessment teams are on the ground. Immediate needs include food, water, medicine and basic health services, blankets, tents, shelter and other supplies.

The American Red Cross has an emergency relief worker in the Philippines, who has been conducting relief operations for Typhoon Durian. She was deployed to the Philippines to serve as Operations Coordinator for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement response to the earlier typhoons and will remain in her post to provide additional support.

The American Red Cross provided more than $200,000 to assist earlier typhoon response efforts and may increase its assistance over the coming days. Potential options include financial contributions and the provision of personnel, supplies, technical assistance and tracing services.

You can help those affected by countless crises around the world each year by making a financial gift to the American Red Cross International Response Fund, which will provide immediate relief and long-term support through supplies, technical assistance and other support to help those in need. Call 1-800-RED CROSS or 1-800-257-7575 (Spanish). Contributions to the International Response Fund may be sent to your local American Red Cross chapter or to the American Red Cross International Response Fund, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, DC 20013. Internet users can make a secure online contribution by visiting http://www.redcross.org. The American Red Cross honors donor intent. If you wish to designate your donation to a specific disaster please do so at the time of your donation.

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