Why?
Two major earthquakes’ epicentres were recorded in the east of Itbayat, Batanes while the latest was in the east of Basco, Batanes. In total, 13 aftershocks were recorded as at 11:19am on the same day on 27 July 2019. PHILVOCS reports that the strongest intensity was Intensity VII (destructive) that was felt in Itbayat, Batanes following the 5.9 magnitude earthquake past 7:00am in the mornin The Philippine Red Cross has already deployed assessment teams and is mobilizing stock including tarpaulins, mosquito nets, a water treatment unit and bladders to the affected areas. The DREF operation will cover the costs of mobilizing human resources as well as replenishing stock and equipment to provide 300 households (1,000 people) with emergency shelter, safe drinking water, emergency hygiene promotion, health promotion, temporary latrines, psychosocial support, and multipurpose unconditional cash grants to the most vulnerable affected population in Itbayat, Batanes due to the earthquakes. Since there are adequ Philippines
What?
Shelter, Livelihoods and basic needs, WASH, Health and PG&I
Who?
1000 people