TACLOBAN CITY—The Catholic Relief Services has listed its accomplishments one week before the closing of its recovery projects in this typhoon-ravaged city.
CRS has been working in the city to help poor and vulnerable people overcome emergencies, earn a living through agriculture and gain access to affordable health care.
It has assisted 3,119 families through provision of transitional shelter and help build four transitional relocation sites in the city.
The organization also initiated evacuation drills participated in by 4,000 residents. For mangrove reforestation, 5,000 square meters of mangroves have been planted in Anibong district. CRS also constructed seven community infrastructures and eight are still ongoing.
Under the water and sanitation program, CRS constructed 1,083 household toilets, declogged 7,176 linear meters of village-level drainage, established 1,180 linear meters of household drainage. A total of 219 families restored access to safe water.
“The program during emergency situations pave the way for access to clean water and a functioning sanitation infrastructure that enables people to stay healthy while they cope during these stressful periods,” CRS said in a statement.
Other assistance include 1,677 recovered documents through the Philippine Statistics Authority and 880 people trained in protection.
CRS will conduct their final handover ceremony of their Typhoon Haiyan Recovery Program on Dec. 3 at the City Convention Center.
