Disaster Response Philippines Project #76794

Emergency Response to the Philippines Earthquake

by Association for Aid and Relief, Japan (AAR Japan)

Summary

On June 8, a magnitude 8.2 earthquake struck off the coast of Mindanao in the southern Philippines. Damage has spread mainly in General Santos City and Sarangani Province, including collapsed buildings, landslides, and power outages. According to reports, at least 32 people have lost their lives, more than 200 have been injured, and thousands have been displaced. AAR Japan (Association for Aid and Relief, Japan) distribute relief supplies in severely affected areas where aid has not yet reached.

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Challenge

On June 8, a magnitude 8.2 earthquake struck off the coast of Mindanao in the southern Philippines. Damage has spread mainly in General Santos City and Sarangani Province. According to reports, at least 32 people have lost their lives, more than 200 have been injured, and thousands have been displaced. There are concerns about further building collapses due to aftershocks and the prolonged displacement of affected communities. The need for food, water, and hygiene supplies is increasing.

Solution

AAR Japan will dispatch staff to carry out emergency assistance. After assessing the damage and identifying local needs on the ground, AAR plans to distribute relief supplies in severely affected areas where aid has not yet sufficiently reached. In distributing aid, priority will be given to households whose homes have been damaged, those living in evacuation centers, low-income households, and households that include persons with disabilities, the elderly, infants, and pregnant or nursing women

Long-Term Impact

AAR previously dispatched Japanese staff to support those affected by Typhoon Haiyan (Typhoon No. 30) in the Philippines in 2013, providing food assistance in hard-to-reach areas as well as housing repair support for households with persons with disabilities and elderlies. Drawing on this experience, AAR will once again support a "Build Back Better" approach in the affected areas, helping communities not only recover but become stronger and more prepared for future disasters.