Response Underway to Cyclone Kammuri in the Philippines
![MARCH 23, 2020 | 8:15 A.M. SPRINGFIELD, MOWe are officially concluding our response to Cyclone Kammuri. While working with our partner in the Philippines, we were able to: - Serve 3,247 families. - Serve 16,235 individuals - Distribute 111,920 meals. - Distribute 264 tarps. - Distribute 196 sleeping bags. Thank you for your support of Convoy of Hope and the work we do. DECEMBER 3, 2019 | 1:45 P.M. SPRINGFIELD, MOConvoy of Hope has staff in the Philippines coordinating the distribution of relief supplies in response to Cyclone Kammuri, which struck the islands earlier today. The Category 4 storm packed maximum sustained winds of more than 130 miles per hour and has caused severe damage across the affected area. We are deploying relief supplies from our warehouse in the Philippines to help those affected. Prior to the storm, more than 225,000 people evacuated high-threat areas. Initial reports state the storm destroyed many homes and knocked out power and communication across the islands. As the storm continues to move, the areas of Mindoro and Calabarzon are still under heavy threat of damage. The government has issued extreme flood warnings for Bicol and Eastern Visayas, areas that are susceptible to flooding and landslides. Heavy rains, strong winds, and storm surge are still forecasted for the impacted areas. At least two fatalities have been confirmed. Thank you for standing with the people of the Philippines and Convoy of Hope during this difficult time. Together, we can bring relief to those affected by Cyclone Kammuri. Click here if you would like to support our response to Cyclone Kammuri and other disasters.](https://convoyofhope.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/web-AP_19336438353847-700x350-1.jpg)
March 23, 2020 | 8:15 a.m.
We are officially concluding our response to Cyclone Kammuri. Updated numbers from working with our partners in the Philippines are below. Thank you for your support of Convoy of Hope and the work we do.
- 3,247 families served
- 16,235 individuals served
- 111,920 meals served
- 264 tarps distributed
- 196 sleeping bags distributed
December 3, 2019 | 1:45 p.m.
Convoy of Hope has team members in the Philippines coordinating the distribution of relief supplies in response to Cyclone Kammuri, which struck the islands earlier today. The Category 4 storm packed maximum sustained winds of more than 130 mph and has caused severe damage across the affected area.
Convoy is deploying relief supplies from our warehouse in the Philippines to help affected individuals. Prior to the storm, more than 225,000 people evacuated high-threat areas. Initial reports state the storm destroyed many homes and knocked out power and communication across the islands.
As the storm continues to move, the areas of Mindoro and Calabarzon are still under heavy threats of damage. The government has issued extreme flood warnings for Bicol and Eastern Visayas, areas that are susceptible to flooding and landslides. Heavy rains, strong winds, and storm surge are still forecasted for the impacted areas.
At least two fatalities have been confirmed.
Thank you for standing with the people of the Philippines and Convoy of Hope during this difficult time. Together, we can bring relief to those affected by Cyclone Kammuri.