USAID to provide additional USD10M for 'Yolanda' relief efforts

This new contribution will help restore clean water in and around Tacloban and will provide additional support for the massive logistics operation dispatching and distributing relief supplies to those in need.

“The devastation left in the wake of the typhoon is truly staggering. Our hearts go out to those who have lost loved ones, homes, and livelihoods,” Lindborg added.

“This additional USD10 million from the United States will allow much-needed relief supplies to reach to hard-hit areas and ensure that 200,000 people in and around Tacloban have clean running water.”

In support of the Government of the Republic of the Philippines’ relief effort, the United Statesis providing airlift and logistics capacity, food aid, shelter materials, clean water, and hygiene education and supplies to help the estimated nine million people across 44 provinces in the Philippinesthat have been affected by "Yolanda".