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DSWD: Over 115,000 families still in evacuation centers after series of storms
As of Tuesday, November 19, 2024, over 115,000 families are still in 3,267 evacuation centers across eight regions in Luzon and Visayas following typhoons Nika, Ofel, and Pepito.
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has distributed over 400,000 family food packs, valued at P125 million.
Catanduanes, an area severely hit by Typhoon Pepito, will receive an additional 45,000 family food packs, supplementing the 10,000 packs already stationed there.
At least 500 homes in Catanduanes were severely damaged by Typhoon Pepito, despite zero casualties reported.
The DSWD is transitioning to the early recovery phase, including emergency cash transfers and cash-for-work programs, in coordination with LGUs after a rapid damage assessment.
The goal is to support affected citizens' recovery and restore their psychosocial functioning.
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