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Philippine Red Cross Provides Assistance to Families Affected by Floods and Landslides

Strategic Insights

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The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) chapters in Mindanao have been providing assistance to families affected by floods and landslides in various regions, including Caraga Region. In Surigao del Sur, a state of calamity has been declared, and the PRC chapter has conducted mass feeding and relief operations in Tago town. The PRC has reported that over 29,000 families have been affected by flood in the province, with 428 families staying in evacuation centers.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) chapters in Mindanao have provided assistance to families affected by floods and landslides in various regions, including Caraga Region.
  • In Surigao del Sur, a state of calamity has been declared, and the PRC chapter has conducted mass feeding and relief operations in Tago town.
  • Over 29,000 families have been affected by flood in Surigao del Sur, with 428 families staying in evacuation centers.
  • In Agusan del Sur, the PRC chapter has served 1,478 families from feeding activities held in an evacuation center in Bunawan.
  • At least 1,000 families have reported to flee to evacuation centers as of Tuesday evening.
  • The PRC Davao del Sur Chapter will conduct an ocular survey and assessment in Sta. Maria town where 100 families were affected by flooding.
  • Two persons were reported missing due to the flooding and landslides.
  • PRC Chairman Richard Gordon appealed to everyone for help to aid the affected families.
  • The flooding and landslides were triggered by moderate to heavy rains that prevailed since late December due to the tail-end of a cold front.

Statistics:

  • Over 29,000 families have been affected by flood in Surigao del Sur.
  • 428 families are still staying in evacuation centers in Surigao del Sur.
  • 1,478 families have been served by the PRC chapter in Agusan del Sur from feeding activities held in an evacuation center in Bunawan.
  • At least 1,000 families have fled to evacuation centers as of Tuesday evening.
  • 100 families were affected by flooding in barangays Pong Pong, Bucca, and San Isidro in Sta. Maria town.
  • Two persons are reported missing due to the flooding and landslides.

Sources:

  • Manila Bureau of the Philippine News Agency (PNA) - Jan. 5, 2011
  • Philippine News Agency (PNA) - (THROUGH ASIA PULSE)

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