The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) on Tuesday, Nov. 1, said that it is welcoming monetary and in-kind donations as support for its ongoing relief operations for communities devastated by tropical storm Paeng.
The Philippine Red Cross on Tuesday, Nov. 1, said that it is welcoming monetary and in-kind donations as support for its ongoing relief operations for communities devastated by tropical storm Paeng.The donations, PRC added, will be used for immediate and long-term recovery projects for the affected individuals.
“Our volunteers and staff have been working non-stop for the past six days to immediately respond to families affected by Paeng. We have deployed food trucks, payloaders, and water tankers to help thousands of affected individuals,” said PRC Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Gordon.
The organization added that hot meals were served to a total of 21,007 individuals who sought temporary shelter in evacuation centers, ports, and terminals.Philippine Red Cross “Payloaders are positioned in strategic areas, one of which is positioned in Sta. Rosa Laguna to conduct cleaning operations,” it added.
Moreover, child-friendly spaces and psychosocial first aid were provided to 1,500 persons to help them cope with the trauma brought by Paeng’s onslaught.PRC then assured the public that monitoring and assessment activities are ongoing to further determine the needs of the distressed communities.BANCO DE ORO
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