Tag: Typhoon

Philippines Hit By Typhoon

by Brian Ashworth, posted in News, Philippines, Safe Water for Every Child, Smart Aid

Luzon, the largest island in the Philippines was yesterday hit by Typhoon Trami. (Locally called Kristine)

Two months worth of rain fell in the Bicol area within 24 hours.

Many communities are flooded, some as deep as the roof level in 2 storey homes.

Our local partner ‘Safe Water for Every Child-Philippines‘ is preparing to travel to Bicol with SkyHydrants to deliver safe water to affected communities.

They will be working with Philippine Rotary Clubs.

Australian Support

Australians can support this response by making a donation at the following link.

DONATION

Charity donations of $2 or more to Disaster Aid Australia are tax-deductible in Australia.

Philippine Support

People in the Philippines can offer support by contacting Safe Water For Every Child – Philippines at;

safewaterforeverychildphils@gmail.com

Typhoon Paeng Hits Mindano

by Brian Ashworth, posted in Assisting DAI Partners, Philippines, Smart Aid

Typhoon Paeng (Nalgae) struck the Philippines on Friday with over 40 reported deaths and over 450,000 people afffected.

River Rescue Team In Action

Landslides and severe flooding caused by Typhoon Paeng affected parts of Maguindanao del Norte and Maguindanao del Sur, Cotabato City and other parts of Southwestern Mindanao.

Action

The Cotabato team of our local partner, Balay Mindanaw, has already picked up two DAA Skyhydrants to provide safe clean water to affected communities.

These have been installed in evacuation centres.

Children collecting water from emergency SkyHydrant

An assesment team also travelled from Cagayan de Oro on Sunday and will be aiming to identify a community that we can help recover.

Update Monday 31 October

Disaster Aid Australia will be shipping more SkyHydrant units as soon as flights are available.

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If you would like to make a donation to help Disaster Aid Australia deliver aid to those affected then click on the link below:

DONATE

Charity donations of $2 or more to Disaster Aid Australia are tax-deductible in Australia.