Typhoon Gaemi (Carina) continued to intensify in the Philippines today, drenching the country’s northern parts and prompting officials to place Manila and the rest of the National Capital Region under a state of emergency. CARE Philippines and its partners are preparing to respond immediately to those affected by the flooding.
Approximately 600,000 people nationwide have been impacted, with many of CARE’s Manila-based staff and their families, as well as staff of local partner organisations, also been significantly affected.
Reiza S. Dejito, CARE Philippines Country Director said:
“Together with our local partners, through the Humanitarian Partnership Platform and the ACCESS consortium, we are ready to respond, ensuring the safety of women and girls, people with disabilities, older people, and children. We know that, during crises, the most marginalised are exposed to heightened risks to their safety and health and have difficulty accessing essential services. This disaster has exacerbated their vulnerabilities, making it essential to prioritise their specific needs.”
“We are deploying a team to assess the damage and needs on the ground in the affected areas to ensure an effective, gender-responsive, life-saving response. We are coordinating closely with local authorities, other humanitarian organisations, and local partner organisations to provide timely and targeted assistance. In the face of such immense needs, we cannot afford delays. All available support must be mobilised swiftly.”
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Image: Heavy rains submerged houses in Laguna, a province just south of Manila © Southern Tagalog People's Response Centre (STPRC)
