By Becky Dixon
Staff Writer
[dropcap]I[/dropcap]n the Philippines, Nov. 8, 2013 will be remembered forever.
Haiyan, a super typhoon, was the same intensity as a Category 5 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson scale, a scale that measures the strength of hurricanes. Just before hitting the Philippine coast, Haiyan was stronger than Hurricane Katrina prior to hitting New Orleans, according to the Washington Post.
The national death rate for Haiyan is 3,976 with 18,175 injuries, according to HuffingtonPost.com. The death toll is expected to rise.
Many people are without food, water and medical supplies. Over 9.7 million people have been affected by the typhoon, according to USAToday.com. Supplies are urgently needed. There are various foundations where people can donate to help the victims.
Some foundations include:
[accordion title=”Red Cross”]A humanitarian and disaster relief organization, the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent are sending emergency responders and volunteers to provide warm meals. One can donate to this program online. [/accordion][accordion title=”AmeriCares”]The emergency response and global health organization, AmeriCare is sending medical aid for 20,000 survivors, including antibiotics, wound care supplies and pain relievers. To donate to this program, visit their website. [/accordion][accordion title=”UNICEF”]A program that help children and mothers in developing countries, UNICEF is working on getting essential medicines, nutrition supplies, safe water and hygiene supplies to children and families in the areas impacted by Haiyan. Donations can be made by texting RELIEF to 864233 to donate $10 or online.[/accordion][accordion title=”Salvation Army”]Donations to the Salvation Army help first responders to immediately meet the specific needs of survivors. To donate, visit the Typhoon Haiyan page on SalvationArmyUSA.org or text TYPHOON to 80888 and reply yes to the conformation text to make a $10 donation.[/accordion][accordion title=”United Nations World Food Programme”]To support emergency food relief efforts for those impact by Haiyan, make donations online, or text AID to 27722 to donate $10.[/accordion]
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