| Hi jay, Our team has been on the ground in the Philippines in Tacloban and surrounding areas (Dulag, etc.) for a number of days. They report that needs are still very great and recovery will be a long process. Below is the situation report from the team. And here are some photos we received this afternoon from the team: http://www.flickr.com/photos/archq/sets/72157637880997423/ . Let us know if you have any questions. -Daniel Daniel Wordsworth, President
*********************************************** *SITUATION REPORT - Typhoon Relief*
I. SIGNIFICANT EVENTS - 4.4 million people are displaced from their homes. 13 million affected by the disaster.
- In Tacloban, services are beginning to come on-line though power remains out across the city. Humanitarian assistance is ramping up considerably with a large influx of UN, INGOs and volunteers.
- There are numerous distribution of relief items being carried out in Tacloban. Small quantities of food (2-3 days per person) are also being distributed, though it's still not enough.
II. SECURITY - There are continuing reports of looting in affected areas. The ARC team is adhering to the 8pm – 5am curfew
III. OPERATIONS - ARC is supporting a local group of doctor carrying out mobile clinics across the towns south of Tacloban with medical supplies flown in from Manila.
- ARC has distributed emergency shelter kit (tarp, rope and mats) to several hundred people in Barangay Rawis, targeting the most vulnerable families in that area.
- ARC is actively working with Global Disaster Immediate Response Team to identify and commence recovery operations of deceased victims of Typhoon Haiyan in a dignified manner that also protects the health of surviving residents.
- ARC is based out of RTR hospital, a large private facility in central Tacloban city which has emerged as the most viable medical facility in the disaster zone.
- The ARC team will assess the level of funding available prior to committing to additional programs.
IV. LOGISTICS
- The ARC team has combined forces with DIRT and set up a base/staging post at RTR hospital. The hospital, although severely damaged in the storm provides a controlled area and cover for tents.
- Logistics / transportation remain the greatest constraint for delivering aid with limited amounts of trucks available and fuel prices still 5 times the normal price.
- Roads are opening down through the main arteries south of Tacloban.
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