Typhoon Fung-wong came on the back of a series of disasters to hit the Philippines in recent weeks including Typhoon Kalmaegi, which battered the Philippines last week, killing about 200 people, including babies and children, and affected areas of the country that were already suffering from the impact of a 6.9 magnitude earthquake that struck Cebu in south-central Philippines in September.
More than 1.4 million people have been evacuated, including an estimated 470,000 children as the biggest typhoon to hit the Philippines in years and the second in a week triggered flash flooding, landslides and extreme winds.
Faisah Ali, Humanitarian Manager, Save the Children Philippines said:
“Typhoon after typhoon has battered the Philippines this year, on top of earthquakes, tsunami warnings and volcanic eruptions, and children and families have borne the brunt. These disasters disrupt not only their education but their lives and livelihoods as well. Just when they’re about ready to start recovery, another disaster arrives, closing schools and displacing communities.
“After such a powerful typhoon, children will need essential supplies, medical assistance and emotional support. Save the Children stands ready to work with local partners and government agencies to support the recovery effort.”
Save the Children is preparing to distribute 500 shelter kits that are expected to arrive in Cebu this week. The children’s charity is also preparing to scale up the provision of food and emergency cash, as well as looking to provide immediate access to safe drinking water.
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