Report On The Devastation Of Typhoon Ondoy

Project Affiliate:

Families and Children for Empowerment and Development (FCED) Foundation, Inc.

Address:

2290 Pres. Quirino Avenue, Paco, Manila Report on the Devastation of Typhoon Ondoy

I.

Background

Manila was the center of the typhoon Ondoy that poured heavy rains last September 26, 2009 (Saturday). The amount of rain that flooded Metro Manila and the neighboring provinces was considered as the strongest in the past 40 years. According to the news, the 6 hours rain was equivalent to 1 month rainfall. During the heavy downpour of rain, many people were stranded in different areas – in work, schools, houses, streets and other areas because almost 100% of Metro Manila was flooded. Many areas which were not usually flooded experienced flood for the first time due to the calamity. The assisted 13 areas of ChildFund Philippines in Paco and Pandacan, Manila were also included in the devastation of the said typhoon. All these areas were flooded. The vulnerability to flood by these areas was due to the river that cuts across the 7 communities. Although only 7 areas were along the river, all the areas experienced different flood levels in their houses. Those families which live near the river experienced water reaching their shoulders up to above 6 feet high. The other six communities which are adjacent to the communities near the river experienced flood reaching their hip area up to their shoulder. The flood in the houses near the river only subsided on Monday (September 28, 2009) by 11:00 am to past 1:00 pm. In the other areas, the flood subsided on Sunday afternoon (September 27, 2009). Presently, the areas near the river are still experiencing on and off flooding which is knee high even after the heavy rains after the typhoon. II. Effects All areas of Manila were affected by the flood caused by the typhoon. The ChildFund assisted project operates in 13 communities out of the 272 Barangays covered by District V and VI of Manila. In the 13 assisted communities, the effects of the typhoon to the 950 assisted families were of a varying level. According to the affected families, many were not able to save many of their belongings because the flood rushed to their houses very fast, approximately, 1 inch a minute and they did not have enough time to rescue their valuable things. Their beddings and clothes got soaked in the dirty flood water. Due to the heavy dirt, they cannot anymore use their clothes. In fact, some said that worms were found on the clothes which were soaked in the dirty and foul smelling flood water. Others had some parts of their houses partly damaged. A part of the wall and roof of some of the assisted members were carried by the flood. In some cases, their simple household appliances, cooking wares, clothes, shoes and slippers were washed out or destroyed by the

flood. The school supplies of most children got wet even if they tried to secure it because of the heavy rains and some houses have leaking roof. The children experienced fear seeing their houses submerged in the flood. The families experienced hunger for at least a day or more depending on the length of time when their houses were submerged. Many children experienced fever, cough and colds while many adults in evacuation sites were examined to have hypertension. The electric current and water supply was shut-off during the typhoon and resumed after the flood subsided. The families used candles to light their houses. In the nearby area, one community experienced fire. It was good that it was immediately stopped and did not anymore spread to one of the assisted areas. In summary, below is the number of families which were affected: Barangay

Affected Families

Enrolled Families of ChildFund Philippines Slightly Affected

Moderately Affected

Severely Affected

Extremely Affected

821

2421

66

0

0

0

823

2837

68

77

5

0

824

4000

78

0

0

0

825

2500

0

22

1

0

826

2323

0

28

0

0

827

2351

45

0

0

0

828

1930

0

11

0

0

NonChildFund Members and ChildFund Members 2499

Enrolled Children and Siblings

1549

842

7000

843

78

0

0

0

6000 more or 104 less

0

0

0

844

2750 more or 67 less

62

2

0

849

1601

0

59

5

0

850

1690

104

0

0

0

853

652

0

62

6

0

Total

38055

610

330

19

0

Slightly affected1:

610 families (adjacent to Barangays near the river)

Moderately affected2:

321 families (mostly near the river)

Severely affected3:

19 families

Extremely affected4:

0 families

Total: 950 ChildFund Assisted Families III. Immediate Action

1

Houses were submerged in the flood for a day. Some of their personal belongings like clothes, beddings, linoleum, school supplies and household appliances were soaked in rainwater and became non-functional. 2 Houses were submerged in the flood for more than a day. Their personal belongings like clothes, beddings, linoleum, school supplies and household appliances were soaked in rainwater and became non-functional. Some had missing things due to the flood that washed them out. 3 Houses were submerged in the flood for more than a day. They lost most of their valuable things due to the flood that carried them away. Parts of the houses were washed out or destroyed. 4 Houses were washed out or 90% of the structure was destroyed. Lost all things and life.

To save their lives, they sought refuge in their neighbor or relative’s houses which have 2 nd floors. Others went to the Barangay Halls for temporary shelter. As much as possible, many did not leave the area and evacuated in the nearby schools because they want to look after some of their belongings which they saved. The families that went to the evacuation centers were those that had no relatives or neighbors that can accommodate them during the flood. The families that were evacuated mostly came from Barangay 823, 824, 821 and 844. The schools that served as the evacuation sites were Zamora Elementary School, Bagong Barangay Elementary School and Manuel A. Roxas High School. To help the victims of flood, some Barangay officials offered the Barangay Hall as evacuation sites and some prepared cooked food for 1 day for the hungry families like what the Barangay Chairman in Barangay 825, 853 and 849 did. The Manila Department of Social Welfare distributed rice, noodles and canned goods to the families who went only in the evacuation sites. Likewise, seven (7) politicians were mentioned by those affected in Barangay 844, 821, 823 and 824 that extended food items to the evacuees only. The other affected people in the community that stayed with their neighbors, relatives and in the Barangay Hall were not given any assistance by the politicians and the local government of Manila. Those in the evacuation site of Manuel A. Roxas High School also had medical mission from the Paco Health Center and Ospital ng Tondo. The affected families that did not receive yet any assistance said that only those who are “favorites” of some Barangay Officials got assistance. They line up and end up with nothing. Although many politicians are already helping, with the large number of people affected in all areas, many are not able to receive yet any assistance since the typhoon flooded their houses. In addition, the electric current was resumed in Monday morning and the water supply returned Monday afternoon in most areas but there are still areas with no water supply as of September 28, 2009. IV. Needs The needs of the families at present are the following: Extent of effect

Needs

Slightly affected

Food, school supplies, drinking water, mat, blanket

Moderately affected

Food, used clothes, school supplies, medicines, drinking water, blanket, mat

Severely affected

Food, Cover for roof or wall (can be used tarpaulin or material used for tent), cooking ware and utensils, used clothes and underwear, school uniform of children, school supplies, slippers, medicines, drinking water, blanket, mat

The affected families are requesting for food assistance since many household heads have irregular income. During and days after the calamity, the breadwinner has no work and the families need to attend to fixing their houses back to normal. There is also scarcity of food items in the area because the convenience stores were also affected by the flood. The Barangay is also requesting for first aid kit supply for the wounds since many got cuts and lacerations during the flood and after the flood while cleaning their houses and surroundings. The children also need some stress debriefing activities to lessen the impact of the calamity to them. V. Plans To respond to the crisis situation of the affected families, the Community Partner Organization has this plan: Agencies

Purpose for Seeking assistance

Target Date

Person Responsible

ChildFund Philippine s

ChildFund Philippines for relief assistance to the affected October ChildFund enrolled families since most were not reached-out 2009 by the mentioned services of the local government and the politicians due to the large number of people who were affected at the same time and at the same area by the flood.

2, Norilix Mansos-Razalan (Project Manager)

FCED Board Members

For food for other assisted families of FCED, used clothing and other assistance like used tarpaulin for families whose houses were partially destroyed

October November 2009

to Norilix Mansos-Razalan (Project Manager)

DSWDFor relief assistance to members not reached out yet and NCR and for other assisted children of ChildFund MDSW

October November 2009

to Lotus (Assistant Director)

Public Schools

For coordination by allowing the children to return to their November classes even without shoes since the schools require that week children go to school with complete uniform.

VI. Budget Modification Request

Cabrera Executive

1st Melita Marquez, community mobilizer

Approved Activities in the AOPB/DIP Approved Funds for Proposed (pls. Budget Realignment Activities classify per program) This was Relief the Assistan balance ce for forwarde the d from victims last of Fiscal Typhoon Year. 1037589.5 Ondoy 2 Relief Assistan ce for the victims of Typhoon Ondoy Relief Assistan ce for the victims of Typhoon Ondoy

Proposed Budget Requirement

Input (details)

New Budget

190,00

(specify week of the month)

Brief Justification/Remarks

142,50

The affected families are requesting for food assistance since many household heads have irregular income. During and days after the calamity, the breadwinner 10/2/2009 has no work and the families need to attend to fixing their houses back to normal. There is also scarcity of food items in the area because the convenience stores nearby were also affected by the flood. The school supplies of most children got wet even if they tried to secure it because of the heavy rains and some houses have leaking roof. The notebooks and the pad paper that got wet cannot be used anymore 10/2/2009 when they return in school because of the dirt and the pages cannot be separated anymore. Others lost all their school supplies when the flood rushed in their houses.

38000.00

10/2/2009

0.00 Food: P 200/family x 950 families = P 190,000.00 0.00

School Supplies: P 150 x 950 children = P 142, 500.00 Drinking water: P 40 x 1 gallon x 950 families = P 38,000.00

Time Frame

The water that runs in the faucet is not clear and not suitable as drinking water.

Relief Assistan ce for the victims of Typhoon Ondoy Relief Assistan ce for the victims of Typhoon Ondoy Relief Assistan ce for the victims of Typhoon Ondoy Relief Assistan ce for the victims of Typhoon Ondoy Relief Assistan ce for the

Blanket and Mat: P 200 x 950 families= P 190,000.00

Medicines: P 20 x 321 families = P 6420.00

Undergarme nts: P 70 x 19 families = P 1330.00 Plates, spoons, cookware = P 250 x 19 families =P 4750.00 Slippers: P 50 x 19 enrolled children = P

10/2/2009

The beddings got soaked in the dirty flood water.

10/2/2009

Due to the stressful situation and unsuitable living conditions until now of families that were severely affected, the families are very susceptible to sickness and injuries. The assisted families are requesting for paracetamol or bioflu, lagundi medicines, vitamin C, diarrhea medicines

1330.00

10/2/2009

The families that were severely affected were not able to save their undergarments. The clothing can be sourced out by requesting for used clothing but undergarments are not donated.

4750.00

10/2/2009

The families that were severely affected were not able to save their essential eating utensil and cooking pot.

950.00

10/2/2009

190000.00

6420.00

The children whose families were severely affected lost their shoes and slippers in the flood. They can use slippers both while in their houses and while going to school.

victims of Typhoon Ondoy Relief Assistan ce for the victims of Typhoon Ondoy

Total

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Prepared by: Norilix MansosRazalan Project Manager

1,037,589. 52

950.00 School Uniform: P 250 x 19 enrolled children =P4750.00 First Aid Kit per Barangay: P 600 x 13 Brgys = P 7800.00 Total

4750.00

7,800.00

10/2/2009

The children whose families were severely affected lost their clothes including their uniforms.

10/2/2009

There were many parents and children who got wounded during the flood and after the flood while cleaning their surroundings. They have no first aid kits in the communities that they can use.

586,500.00

Endorsed for Approval by: Ms. Cindy L. Area Monitor

Calago

Requested by:

Approved by:

Ms. Teresita L. Silva President of the Board

Mr. Mark Anthony Dasco Program Manager ChildFund Philippines

Areas Slightly Affected: Barangay 821, 824, 827, 850, 843, 842, other members of 823 and 844 not mentioned in moderately affected (All affected families as indicated above will be given assistance for slightly affected areas.) Moderately Affected Families:

Barangay 844

Barangay 844

Barangay 844

32.Romulo

47.Fortaleza

17.Agulto

33.Tantiado

48.Ocampo

18.Vigo

34.Bongat

49.Pura

19.Acuesta

35.Rapiz

50.Genil

20.Vigo

36.Albario

51.Estrallad o

21.Vigo

37.Ferrer 38.Bunag 39.Enclona 40.Diama 41.La Paz 42.Garcia 43.Reyes 44.Felicia 45.Caguingi n 46.Lamac

52.Rey 53.Aquino

22.Gallardo 23.Abenaza

Barangay 844 1. Casimiro 2. Dangani 3. Libed

Barangay 825 -

4. Reyes 5. Sambilay 6. Pura 7. Columna

54.Solidum

24.Quismori o

8. Arcenas

55.Cura

25.Amayna

9. Arcenas

56.Esponilla

26.Llenante

10.Fabay

57.Roldan

27.Daliva

11.Hernan

58.Fernande z

28.Soliven

12.Rubinas 13.Siena

59.Sinag

29.Ibardolaz a

60.Milagrosa

30.Pelayo

15.Piga

61.Agulto

31.Aguilar

16.Escol

14.Lopez

All families except

Barangay 849 -

All families except Alvaran, Espedillo n, Mationg, Buka, Barangay 849 All families except Azores, Violet, Galon, Socorro, Reyes, Militante, Magatao

Barangay 826 & 828 -

All families

Barangay 823 1. Ullegue 2. Edic 3. Taraya Barangay 823 34.Nape Barangay 823 64.Rivera 65.Concepc ion

Barangay 823 49.Villarant e

36.Buencib ello

50.Reyes

37.Rodrigue z

66.Martinez

51.Gregorio

67.De Luna

52.Donguya

68.Soledad

35.Bello

53.Operana

69.Lopez C.

54.Antonio

70.Dimaano

55.Rapadas

71.Balobo

56.Sanoy

72.Ballenas

57.Gacho

73.Roxas

58.Gacho

74.Fullante s

59.Fernand ez .

75.Aguilar

60.Geocado

76.Penecilla

61.Luartes

77.Sison

62.Sarossa

78.Bonus

63.Bajo

Barangay 823 19.Gutierre z 20.Ramos 21.Guanzon 22.Nate

38.Brosas

23.Nativida d

39.Wantin

24.Alama

40.Guarin

25.Sabanga n

41.Elep 42.Garboso 43.Nonato

26.Manzano 27.Moster

4. Caballero 5. Hermosu ra 6. Martija 7. Aquino 8. Agoo 9. Resurecci on 10.Palonson 11.Fernand ez 12.De Roxas 13.Guelas

44.Casiong.

28.Caballer o

14.Reputas

45.Tohoy

29.Umali

15.Bungabo ng

46.Anonuev o

30.De Roxas

47.Fernand ez

31.Guelas

48.Gregorio

32.Acat 33.Tanalgo

16.Borrome o 17.Bajo 18.

Severely Affected by the Typhoon: Barangay 823 15.Carino 16.Eugenio

Barangay 825

Barangay 849

12.Palacio

7. Alvaran

1. Azores

8. Espedillo n

2. Violet

Barangay 844

17.Eneria

13.Ancheta

18.Wright

14.Dizon

19.Bartolom e

9. Mati-Ong 10.Bula 11.Villasenor

Barangay 853

3. Galon 4. Soccoro 5. Reyes 6. Militante