NGO asks gov't, private sector to send housing repair materials to 'Odette'-hit areasA resident gathers wood as he tries to fix his damaged house in Surigao City, Surigao del Norte province, on December 24, 2021, days after super Typhoon Rai devastated the city. MANILA, Philippines — A humanitarian and development organization called on the government and the private sector to prioritize the distribution of materials needed by communities to repair and rebuild their homes destroyed by Typhoon Odette (Rai). ‘Odette’ struck the central and southern Philippines in mid-December, unleashing violent winds and torrential rains that left hundreds of thousands homeless. In a release Tuesday, Oxfam Pilipinas said the distribution of construction materials, on top of food and water, will allow survivors to repair their homes and help decongest evacuation centers. "The lack of water and sanitation facilities make frequent hand washing and proper hygiene habits more challenging for typhoon survivors," Felizco said.

Source: Philippine Star December 28, 2021 18:02 UTC