Super Typhoon Rai killed hundreds of people in the Philippines and devastated communities. Learn more about the storm’s impacts and how to help Super Typhoon Rai survivors through community-led relief efforts.
At least 375 people were killed when the Category 5 storm, known locally as Typhoon Odette, hit last Thursday. Another 500 people were injured and at least 56 people are still reported missing. Of the 15 typhoons that struck the Philippines this year, Typhoon Rai was the strongest.
Source: BBC + Reuters
Winds of about 120 mph threatened thousands of residents. In the storm’s aftermath, thousands more were rescued from flooded villages, including in the hard-hit Bohol province, where residents climbed onto roofs and trees to escape the rising floodwaters.
Source: Al Jazeera
That includes Cebu City with nearly 1 million people. In at least 227 cities and towns, electricity supply and mobile phone services were down, and three regional airports were damaged.
Homes, fields, boats, hospitals, and other buildings were destroyed in Super Typhoon Rai’s wake. And for survivors, water and food supplies are now dwindling.
Source: The Independent
GlobalGiving’s Disaster Response Team is working with responding partners to meet the immediate needs of Super Typhoon Rai survivors and first responders. Once urgent needs are met, the GlobalGiving Super Typhoon Rai/Odette Relief Fund will transition to support community-led, long-term recovery efforts as needed.
Source: GlobalGiving Super Typhoon Rai/Odette Relief Fund
Why? Survivors’ needs vary greatly throughout the life cycle of recovery. Some will require financial support, medical care, and psychological assistance years down the road. You can learn more about the importance of cash donations in this infographic.
Source: GlobalGiving + USAID Center for International Disaster Information
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