Our first Relief action has been accomplished. See report. Now we have to think about rehabilitation and reconstruction of livelihood, homes and churches.

September 21, 2018, the aftermath of the “Typhoon Ompong”.

According to the Philippine National Police, at least 81 were killed in several regions in Luzon. Local officials placed several areas under a state of calamity following the loss of lives and destruction of several houses.

Typhoon Ompong has left about P14.3 billion in agricultural damage so far – double what Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol said would be the “worst-case scenario” estimate of about P7.9 billion. The typhoon has also affected about 171,932 farmers; thus, victims need relief assistance to sustain their daily food consume.

Consequently, the NACSEARelief Inc. immediately responded and sending off a team to conduct relief goods distributions in affected areas particularly in Cagayan, Isabela, Abra and La Union province. With the help of local volunteer brothers and sisters, a food packs which contain 7kg of rice, can goods, noodles etc. were successfully delivered to each affected family. An overall total of 160 families received immediate relief food packs.

With a grateful smile they also received clothing and toys donated by Brother Roger Mattenberg of NAKI-Office and Sister Nicole Leblond of Canada.

Along with the relief operations, the NACSEARelief team also made a survey/visit to the families who lost their houses due to the strong typhoon. As per received report from the staff assigned in the field, a total of 2 houses and 2 NAC-churches were destroyed and swept away while 34 houses will be under repair. (Photos below are some of few damage houses including the church in Magrafil,Cagayan congregation  and Pudao, Abra congregation)

Rebuilding constructions and repair of damage shelter and churches will be the next in line of this operation undertaking. (Update will be posted once construction is finish)

A special thank you to all the donors who help this operation possible!