Los Angeles, 23 December 2011 – Further to our Advisory 1 & 2 on the aftermath of the devastation left by Typhoon Sendong (International Name: Washi) in the provinces of Northern Mindanao and Negros Oriental, the Philippine Consulate General in Los Angeles wishes to update the public on the impact of the typhoon as provided by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) and contact information on how to trace relatives in the affected areas.

Updates on the impact of Typhoon Sendong

Per reports received from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), as of 6:00 a.m., 23 December 2011, a total of 102,899 families or 674,472 people were affected.  Typhoon Sendong has left 1,080 dead, 1,979 injured and 1,079 missing.  Cost of damage to infrastructure, agriculture and school buildings amounted to Php 1,033,131,515.00.

For regular updates on the impact of Typhoon Sendong or news on the affected areas, visit the NDRRMC website or the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) website: www.unocha.org.

Missing Relatives/Friends

In the United States: Inquiries about relatives in the affected areas may be sent to the American Red Cross-LA Region at:

American Red Cross, Los Angeles Region – International Services

Disaster Tracing Contact Details

Email: intlservices@arcla.org

Phone: (626) 407-4536

In the Philippines: Inquiries about relatives in the affected areas may be sent to the NDRRMC Operations Center at: