Typhoon Haiyan Responses

• Thousands of homes have been built away from areas at risk from flooding.
• Aid agencies such as Oxfam supported the replacement of fishing boats- a vital source of income.
• Over 1200 evacuation centres were set up to help the homeless.
• The Philippines Red Cross delivered basic food aid, which included rice, canned food, sugar, salt and cooking oil.
• UK government sent shelter kits which included things such as mosquito nets, tool kit, water filtration and solar light.
• The government launched the 'Build Back Better' programme. Buildings were rebuilt to be stronger and more resistant to tropical storms.
• The government have spent money funding the construction of more evacuation shelters.
• Mangrove trees have been replanted along the coastline to act as a natural flood defence in the event of a future tropical storm.
• French, Belgian and Israeli field hospitals were set up to help the injured.
• US aircraft carrier 'George Washington' and helicopters assisted with search and rescue and delivery of aid.
• 50,000 solar powered lanterns were provided.