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We are so thankful for the gifts given to help with relief efforts in the Philippines. The need is great, and each contribution enables I.N. Network Philippines to respond to this crisis with much needed relief supplies that will help families to survive and make a new start. The following update comes from I.N. Network Philippines with their grateful thanks for your support. On Saturday, September 26, 2009, Tropical Storm Ondoy (Ketsana) brought rains and floods to Central Luzon, including metropolitan Manila, which was hit hard. The six hours of rains brought chest high floods to communities in the Manila area. The strong current of flood waters swept away houses, families, and their belongings, and communities in riverside and low-lying areas. Visit our Facebook photo album for relief effort images Disaster Statistics
Number affected: 828,159 families or 4,081,596 people. In metropolitan Manila: 150,733 families or 757,201 people. The remaining balance is people from the other 25 provinces that were affected. Remaining in 527 evacuation centers: 64,404 families or 339,251 people. Casualties: 295 dead, 5 injured, and 39 missing. Damaged houses: 16,219 totally, 22,849 partially. Total estimated cost of damages to infrastructure and agriculture: P9.767 billion (almost $210 billion US Dollars) Source NDCC, SitRep #23 Action Taken
I.N. Network Philippines has already distributed relief goods to 850 affected families. Each food pack contains Milo (milk beverage), coffee, milk, 3 kg of rice, 1 kg of sugar, 1 canned meat, 2 canned sardines, 3 packs of noodles, and used clothing for kids and adults. I.N. Network Philippines has immediately extended financial support to affected staff members. The ministry has also replenished school supplies, bags, school uniforms, and shoes of all I.N. Network sponsored children. I.N. Network Philippines recently coordinated with the supplier for immediate delivery of school supplies. Coordination with local evangelical churches is also being done to provide immediate relief and practical help to affected areas. Read Full Report 
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