PHOTO RECAP: Mayor Salinas Ask Laredo to Help Philippines Super Typhoon Haiyan Victims
Written by admin, Nov 17, 2013, Comments Off
Courtesy Xochitl Mora,
Super Typhoon Haiyan tore through the Pacific Islands of the Philippines, leaving behind a scene of destruction and despair. The global Red Cross network is responding to emergency needs in the Philippines with food, water, and relief supplies, and the American Red Cross is lending people, expertise and equipment to this massive effort.
While Red Cross relief efforts are well underway, blocked roads, destroyed infrastructure and downed communication lines are making the response particularly challenging.
The Philippines, a nation of more than 7,000 islands, faces enormous devastation in the aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan that produced record strength winds along with high storm surges. Approximately 10 million people across 40 provinces have been affected with as many as 600,000 people displaced and the death toll continuing to rise.” – San Antonio American Red Cross Press Release
“We need to help. It’s that simple,” said Mayor Salinas.
The American Red Cross has pledged $6 million to help the victims in the Philippines. People who want to donate to the American Red Cross to support the response for this typhoon can go to redcross.org or call 1-800-REDCROSS. People can also mail in a donation to their local Red Cross chapter earmarking the check for Typhoon Haiyan: American Red Cross – Laredo Branch, 2000 San Jorge Avenue, Laredo, TX 78040.
