Philippine Typhoon Disaster: Any deployment opportunities?

1LT(P) Jan I. — Mon, 11 Nov 2013 11:47:31 -0500

To the professional community -<div><br></div><div>Does anyone have any info on any possibly deployments to the Philippines to assist in the disaster effort from the recent typhoon? The more I see the damage and cries for help, the more I'm motivated to find a way to get over there and help. Thanks!</div>

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 11 at 2013 1:17 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 11 Nov 2013 13:17:15 -0500

All I do know is that the Marines have already landed there. Even as a civilian I would go over there to help. I feel just awful for the people of that country.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 13 at 2013 4:23 AM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 13 Nov 2013 04:23:56 -0500

I am right on top of this in our local community, being friends with the Philippine American community of Raleigh; suggestions are UNICEF and we do already have American Marines there. I too wish I could go there but right now, the place is a real mess with dead bodies in the streets and many angry Pinoy at the idea of mass graves. The government is forbidding that until the bodies are identified. This whole matter sickens me about all the hurting people and helping is a no-brainer.

Response by CPT Gary Valencia made Nov 15 at 2013 9:10 PM

CPT Gary Valencia — Fri, 15 Nov 2013 21:10:48 -0500

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Response by CPT Gary Valencia made Nov 16 at 2013 2:25 PM

CPT Gary Valencia — Sat, 16 Nov 2013 14:25:14 -0500

If I get more listings on Philippine relief rotations I will forward it to you here.

Response by 1LT(P) Jan I. made Dec 3 at 2013 6:29 PM

1LT(P) Jan I. — Tue, 03 Dec 2013 18:29:01 -0500

Something to share; while it's not deployment info, it's still great info. APAN (All Partners Access Network) have set up a section on the Haiyan relief effort between the military and NGO partners. Lots of good intel there.

https://community.apan.org/typhoon-haiyan/default.aspx

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