The United Nations said Monday it was coordinating with the Philippine government to provide support to victims of Typhoon Odette.
UN Philippines Resident Coordinator Gustavo Gonzalez said humanitarian assessment teams were able to reach areas hit hardest by the typhoon over the weekend.
"On behalf of the UN and the Humanitarian Country Team, our message to the people of the Philippines is one of solidarity and support," he said. The police have been mobilized for relief operations and to ensure order in calamity-stricken areas, national police spokesperson Roderick Alba said. On Sunday, Bohol Governor Arthur Yap reported 74 deaths in his province, citing partial reports that he said had been verified by both the health department and local government officials.
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