Why?
Assistance to the communities affected by Super Typhoon Goni and Typhoon Vamco in Northern Luzon. 1 Nov Super Typhoon Goni Category 5 made its first landfall over Bato, Catanduanes causing significant damage to shelter, agriculture and infrastructure. 11 Nov Typhoon Vamco made its first landfall in the vicinity of Patnanungan, Quezon causing flash floods, landslides and severe flooding in Rizal Province and Mariquina City, National Capital Region. Northern Luzon.
What?
Targeted families will be assisted through interventions in shelter, livelihoods and basic needs, health, WASH, disaster risk reduction, community engagement and accountability as well as protection, gender and inclusion.
Teams will adhere and practice all precautionary measures outlined in the Asia Pacific COVID-19-safe Best Practice Guide for Disaster response. The operation will be delivered in a manner that minimizes the risk of COVID-19 transmission for disaster-affected people.
Who?
120,000 people of the most vulnerable affected households