Philippines,
Typhoon/Hurricane, Friday, 22 December 2006 11:23
The devastating typhoon Durian ripped through the Philippines with winds that reached up to 165 mph. The storm damaged 120,000 homes, uprooted trees, and cut off power to thousands. President Gloria Arroyo declared the area a national disaster, allowing the government to more rapidly fund relief efforts. Total damage has reached approximately $634,000,000.
Official records estimate that to date at least 570 were killed in the disaster, wit...
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Relief to the Flood victims in Southeastern Region of China
China,
Typhoon/Hurricane, Thursday, 07 September 2006 14:44
Typhoon Bilishi slammed into China s southeastern coast on July 14, causing massive flooding and triggering mudslides that swept away thousands of homes. People lost home, crops and even lives.
ADRA staffs bring relief to one of the most serious affected areas, GuangDong province, Ru Yuan County. They distributed 7,000kg of rice, 1,700 bottles of oil, and 1,700 bags of soy bean power and 800 kg of noodles to 1,700 families with more...
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ADRA Assists Hurrican Survivors in the Ukraine
ADRA Asia,
Typhoon/Hurricane, Thursday, 11 August 2005 11:56
Silver Spring, Maryland, 05 August 2005 - During the week of July 25 to 29, the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) began repairs on a schoolhouse for 127 kindergarteners in Mukachevo, Ukrain, whose school was badly damaged during a hurricane in late May.
ADRA chose to repair kindergarten No. 23 after being contacted by the Mukachevo city council and the mayor. "This kindergarten is one of the most important projects for ...
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