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In 2006, Typhoon Durian devastated communities and wiped out entire villages.
Children International - Legazpi
A powerful tropical storm named Mina (internationally named "Mitag") forces the Philippine government to call for the mandatory evacuation of more than 200,000 residents.
Mina is expected to make landfall in the Bicol region of the Philippines on Friday, November 23. Forecasters say this storm has the potential to become a "super typhoon," with wind speeds approaching 140 mph by the time it strikes land in the Philippines.
Pio Salvador, Children International's agency director for Tabaco, reports that heavy rains have already flooded many streets and highways.
With approximately 36,000 sponsored children in Legazpi and Tabaco, our staff are on the ground gathering information and evaluating the wellbeing of children and their families. They stand ready to provide immediate relief for affected sponsored families as needed.
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