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Tropical storm hits the Philippines

Posted: August 6, 2009
Sarah Pate

Teams are distributing emergency food, blankets and other relief to those affected by Tropical Storm Jolina.
Teams are distributing emergency food, blankets and other relief to those affected by Tropical Storm Jolina.

COTABATO CITY, Philippines - Earlier this week, Tropical Storm Jolina dumped heavy rains and triggered widespread flooding across the Philippines.

According to the National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC), the storm battered several regions of the Philippines, affecting more than 100,000 residents and forcing thousands to evacuate.

To date, Operation Blessing disaster relief teams have been focusing their efforts in Cotabato City, distributing emergency food, blankets and other relief to more than 4,000 people.

HOW YOU CAN HELP
You can help by making an online donation toward OBI's disaster relief efforts. With your support, we can continue to provide emergency relief and recovery. Please make an on-line donation today.

 

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