UPDATE # 2 ON TYPHOON YOLANDA Los Angeles, 12 November 2013 – The Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles wishes to advise the public of the following information on the Effects of Typhoon Yolanda from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), as of 12 November 2013, 10:00 PM in Manila: 1,798 individuals were reported dead, 2,582 injured and 82 missing. A total of 1,387,446 families or 6,937,229 persons were affected in 7,488 barangays in 41 provinces of Regions IV-A, IV-B, V, VI, VII, VIII, X, XI and CARAGA. Out of the total number affected, 127,733 families or 582,303 persons were displaced and served both inside and outside evacuation centers. This number may still increase as NDRRMC receives more reports and updates from affected municipalities given the current constraints in communications, particularly in Tacloban and Leyte. The following items are some of the most urgent needs of victims: · Food (preferably ready-to-eat, cooked) · Water · Water purifiers · Water containers · Tents and other temporary shelters · Blankets, pillows, towels, etc. · Hygiene Kits · Cooking apparatus and utensils · Power generators The Department of Foreign Affairs in Manila has established a Coordinating Unit for Typhoon Yolanda to coordinate and compile information about offers of aid and international assistance. The Unit is operational 24/7 providing information about queries on donations, medical missions, entry of relief goods, medicines and equipment. The following are the contact details of the said Unit headed by Assistant Secretary Jesus R.S. Domingo assisted by Principal Assistant Rachel Oronce: · During office hours, the Unit may be contacted at: · Telephone Numbers: (+632) 834-4933, (+632) 551-0445 · Fax Number: (+632) 832-1597 · During non-office hours, queries may be directed to the Department’s Action Center through the following: · Telephone Numbers: (+632) 834-3333, (+632) 834-4997 · Fax Number: (+632) 831-4411 · Email: [email protected] The following information is also provided in relation to entry of humanitarian workers, medical workers and search-and-rescue teams: · The NDRRMC explained that as of this time, they do not have the resources nor the capability to assist, escort and guarantee the security of search-and-rescue and medical teams to the affected areas. · Search-and rescue teams are to coordinate to the NDRRMC-Office of Civil Defense (OCD) while medical teams are to coordinate with the Department of Health in Manila to get advice on where they can go. · The teams will be responsible for their travel from Manila to Cebu or Tacloban or to the area where they want to extend assistance, as the Philippine Government has no means to provide for these. · They will also be responsible for the safety of their team members, as well as for their provisions while in the field (food, clothing, shelter, communications, electric power, etc.) Please be informed that monetary donations are encouraged to facilitate bringing aid to those in need and to avoid delay/complications that accompany sending imported donated goods. These monetary donations may be coursed through the following: A. National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) Account Name : NDRRMC Donated Funds Account Numbers: 0435-021927-030 (Peso Account); 0435-021927-530 (US Dollar Account); Swift Code : DBPHPHMM Account #36002016 Address: Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP), Camp Aguinaldo Branch, PVAO Compound, Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City, Philippines 1110 Contact Person: Ms. Rufina A. Pascual Contact Number: (+632) 421-1920;911-5061 to 65 local 116 Email : [email protected]; website : ndrrmc.gov.ph B. Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Account No.: 3124-0055-81 Bank Branch Address: Land Bank of the Philippines, Batasan, Quezon City, Philippines Contact Person: Ms. Fe Catalina Ea, Cash Division Contact No.: (+632)931-8101 local 226; CP(+63)918-628-1897 Website: dswd.gov.ph C. Philippine Red Cross (PRC) redcross.org.ph; Tel. (+632)527-0000 Banco De Oro: (Peso) 00-453-0018647; (Dollar) 10-453-0039482; Swift Code: BNORPHMM Metrobank: (Peso)151-3-041631228; (Dollar)151-2-15100218-2; Swift Code: MBTCPHMM Philippine National Bank: (Peso) 3752 8350 0034; (Dollar) 3752 8350 0042; Swift Code: PNBMPHMM Unionbank of the Philippines: (Peso)1015 4000 0201; (Dollar) 1315 4000 0090; Swift Code: UBPHPHMM For groups who prefer to send donations in kind, especially medicines, please be reminded of existing customs regulations on the entry of such goods in the Philippines. As of this update, the DSWD has not lifted its prohibition of donations of used clothing. Donations in kind may be sent to: · DSWD National Resource Operations Center, Chapel Road, Pasay City, Telephone Number (+63) 918-930-2356. The following organizations have also initiated their activities for Typhoon Yolanda Disaster Relief. Their contact details are shown below: · Red Cross Disaster Partnerships Manager Emergency and Disaster Response +American Red Cross Los Angeles Region 11355 Ohio Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90025 (310) 445-2672 (Office) (310) 445-9961 (Fax) (310) 592-0347 (Mobile) 855-891-7325 (After Hours) [email protected] RedCrossLA.org/emergencyservices · ABS-CBN Foundation Internationals Sagip Kapamilya for Typhoon Yolanda Emergency Relief: ·There are four ways you can send help: · ·1. Send a check ·Send a check payable to ABS CBN Foundation International, write Typhoon Yolanda on the memo section of the check and mail to ·ABS CBN Foundation International ·150 Shoreline Dr ·Redwood City CA 94065 · ·2. Direct Deposit ·Please deposit your donation to: · ·Wells Fargo Bank, Redwood City Branch ·Account Name: ABS CBN Foundation International ·Routing Number 121042882 ·Account Number 5129562574 · ·3. Donate online through paypal, credit card or debit card: visitabscbnfoundation.org, click on donate button · ·4. Call our toll free US customer service number for more information or to process your donations: 1(800)527-2820
Posted on: Sat, 16 Nov 2013 01:52:42 +0000
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