MANILA, Philippines – The United States will provide USD 1 million in immediate life-saving assistance to victims severely impacted by the effects of Typhoon Tino (international name: Kalmaegi), as the country braces for another storm entering the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) this weekend, the U.S. State Department announced Saturday.
“Through the delivery of emergency shelter, logistics services, and safe water and sanitation, the United States is supporting communities hardest hit by the storm, many of which are still recovering from successive storms and the Cebu Earthquake in September,” the U.S. State Department said.
“The United States is committed to supporting Philippine-led efforts, working together to save lives, alleviate suffering, and help communities recover from these disasters,” the State Department added.
Typhoon Tino dumped heavy rains causing massive flooding across Visayas and Mindanao, leaving 204 reportedly dead, 156 injured, and 109 still missing, according to NRMMC's Situational Report.
The State Department also said it will closely coordinate with the Government of the Philippines and local organizations “to ensure timely and effective relief for those most in need” in anticipation of another severe storm forecast set to impact the country in the coming days.
The national government and LGUs are now on alert status as Typhoon Uwan (international name: Fung-wong) is set to make landfall on Sunday.
According to PAGASA-DOST, the weather system has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Friday evening and is expected to intensify into a super typhoon while approaching Northern Luzon area.
Pre-emptive evacuations and preparations are now also being done in areas most likely to be hit by Typhoon Uwan.
