Over 150,000 still in evacuation centers more than a month after Typhoon Odette

More than a month after Typhoon Odette struck, 111,864 persons or almost 30,000 families continue to seek temporary shelter in 900 evacuation centers across six regions.

Additionally, 11,661 families or 39,673 persons are temporarily staying with relatives or friends.

In total, 2.5 million families or 8.8 million individuals were affected by the typhoon in 9,003 barangays across various regions.

The typhoon caused extensive damage to housing, with 1.5 million houses affected, 407,141 of which were totally damaged and 1,123,679 partially damaged.

Humanitarian assistance totaling at least P699 million has been extended to the affected families.