Typhoon Gaemi (Carina) continued to intensify, drenching the country’s northern parts and prompting officials to place Manila and the rest of the National Capital Region under a state of calamity.
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 severe effects in major cities. Many of CARE’s Metro Manila-based staff and their families, as well as staff of local partner organizations, have also been significantly affected.
“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, persons with disabilities, older persons, and children. We know that, during crises, the most marginalized are exposed to heightened risks to their safety and health, and have difficulty accessing essential services. This disaster too, has exacerbated their vulnerabilities, making it essential to prioritize 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 organizations, and local partner organizations to provide timely and targeted assistance. In the face of such immense needs, we cannot afford delays. All available support must be mobilized swiftly.”
