MANILA, Philippines – The U.S. government is set to provide Php28 million (USD500,000) in humanitarian supplies and logistical support to communities affected by the recent Super Typhoon Julian in northern Luzon, according to the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines.
In a news release, the U.S. Embassy confirmed that the said assistance will be provided through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in the form of emergency shelter and water, sanitation, and hygiene support for more than 4,000 households, or 16,000 people, in typhoon-affected areas.
According to the U.S. Embassy, the assistance builds on the U.S. government’s previous support to the Philippine government’s disaster response efforts, such as during the massive flooding in Mindanao in February and Super Typhoon Carina in July.
“My heart goes out to everyone affected by Super Typhoon Julian, especially those living in the most devastated areas, including hard-to-reach Batanes,” U.S. Ambassador MaryKay Carlson said.
“The United States is working closely with our Filipino friends, partners, and allies to provide life-saving assistance to enable those in disaster areas to recover as quickly as possible,” she added.
The U.S. Department of Defense earlier mobilized multiple military assets to provide logistics support to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) in transporting humanitarian supplies from Manila to Batanes, the Embassy said.
Since 2010, the U.S. government has invested Php21.8 billion (USD 388 million) for disaster response, preparedness, and early recovery in the Philippines.
USAID works year-round to help communities build resilience in preparing for, and responding to, the increasing frequency and intensity of natural disasters, the Embassy stated.
