THE SALVATION ARMY RESPOND TO THE CRIES OF TYPHOON HAIYAN VICTIMS

 

 

 

 

 

More than 10,000 feared dead; Hunger and diseases cause violence among survivors 

The massive devastation caused by typhoon Yolanda (international name Haiyan) turned the eyes of the Salvation Army  world  towards the Philippines. In this time of unthinkable devastation, various territories and friends of The Salvation Army  have joined  the Philippine Territory in responding to the need.

Time is another enemy as survivors are succumbing to hunger and diseases. Violence and looting have become rampant.  There are those who are losing their minds because of grief and hunger. "The Salvation Army is already responding  locally to  the immediate needs of the survivors on the Island of Leyte and  throughout the other Islands  devastated by Typhoon Yolanda"  said  Colonel Wayne Maxwell, the Territorial Commander. Temporary accommodation  and assistance with food and other  urgent supplies is currently underway.  Arrangements are  being made for the  transportation of food, water and medical  supplies to Tacloban and for the distribution of these urgent  supplies."

 In addition to this practical support emotional and spiritual counselling are being provided. The effects of this Typhoon will be  felt for months. Your financial support to this work  would be sincerely appreciated "

"The Salvation Army is already responding locally to the immediate needs of the survivors on the Island of Leyte and throughout the other Islands devastated by Typhoon Yolanda" said  Colonel Wayne Maxwell, the Territorial Commander.  "Temporary accommodation and assistance with food and other urgent supplies is currently underway.  Arrangements are being made for the transportation of food, water and medical supplies to Tacloban and for the distribution of these urgent supplies."
 
'In addition to this practical support emotional and spiritual counselling are being provided. The effects of this Typhoon will be felt for months. Your financial support to this work  would be sincerely appreciated "

A team from the Territorial Headquarters in Manila will soon join our officers in the Visayas to conduct relief operations.The Army foresees a series of relief and rehabilitation programs for Tacloban and other affected towns and cities. As of this writing, the disaster team at the International Headquarters are meeting to help the Philippines.