The devastation of Category 5 Typhoon Odette (Typhoon Rai) that hit the Philippines recently killed more than 300 people and affected more than 700,000 people. Homes and businesses were destroyed, there is no power and water in some places. Communication and travel has also been disrupted.

PAMAG has sent help immediately by responding to the call for help from the Ormoc United Church of Christ in the Philippines. We hope to help more people in the coming days as we assess the needs of our countrymen.