Caritas Philippines raises emergency aid for typhoon Egay victims
Caritas Philippines has launched an appeal for aid to help the communities devastated by typhoon Egay (internationally known as Doksuri) on Thursday, July 27.
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“We encouraged ‘unaffected’ dioceses to send emergency relief to typhoon-stricken areas in northern Philippines,” said Caritas Philippines head Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo Kidapawan on Wednesday, July 26. “They will be needing food, shelter materials, water, medicine, and other emergency supplies. Affected communities will also be needing our prayers,” the bishop added. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council reported 58 flooded areas in five regions, along with 16 incidents of rain-induced landslides. As part of its calamity response, Bishop Colin said that Caritas Philippines has already activated a quick reaction team to conduct an initial assessment of the typhoon's impacts. Moreover, he earnestly urged the Social Action Centers of the affected dioceses to maintain close coordination with Caritas Philippines by sending regular updates and situational reports. "We need close coordination with the diocesan social action centers to immediately identify the needs of affected communities," Bishop Colin emphasized. In addition to providing much-needed assistance, Caritas Philippines is also actively assisting dioceses in conducting rapid assessments. This collaborative approach will help ensure a comprehensive understanding of the disaster's impact, enabling targeted and efficient relief efforts. *(Rhowen Del Rosario)*
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“We encouraged ‘unaffected’ dioceses to send emergency relief to typhoon-stricken areas in northern Philippines,” said Caritas Philippines head Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo Kidapawan on Wednesday, July 26. “They will be needing food, shelter materials, water, medicine, and other emergency supplies. Affected communities will also be needing our prayers,” the bishop added. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council reported 58 flooded areas in five regions, along with 16 incidents of rain-induced landslides. As part of its calamity response, Bishop Colin said that Caritas Philippines has already activated a quick reaction team to conduct an initial assessment of the typhoon's impacts. Moreover, he earnestly urged the Social Action Centers of the affected dioceses to maintain close coordination with Caritas Philippines by sending regular updates and situational reports. "We need close coordination with the diocesan social action centers to immediately identify the needs of affected communities," Bishop Colin emphasized. In addition to providing much-needed assistance, Caritas Philippines is also actively assisting dioceses in conducting rapid assessments. This collaborative approach will help ensure a comprehensive understanding of the disaster's impact, enabling targeted and efficient relief efforts. *(Rhowen Del Rosario)*