Assessments

Executive summary A significant spill of heavy oil (bunker C type) occurred when Power Barge No. 103 ran aground at the shores of Estancia during the height of typhoon Haiyan. Between 21 and 23 November, environment experts…

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY CONTEXT At 08:12 on 15th October 2013 an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.2 occurred in Region VII of the Philippines, the epicentre of which was located in the eastern part of Bohol Province. According to…

Antique: A joint assessment was conducted between WorldHealth Organisation and International Medical Corps. Please find enclosed the number of Dr Ric (Antique PHO) 09177176448 should you wish to respond to the gaps. Please do also coordinate with…

Negros Occidental is part of the Western Visayas region (VI). Seen from the track of the Typhoon it was clear that the region would not be among the most affected. Still, the northern municipalities had to…

Harvests in DPR Korea up for third year but chronic malnutrition persists FAO and WFP publish new assessment report 28 November 2013, Pyongyang/Rome - A nationwide assessment by two United Nations agencies shows an increase in staple food…

Location: Guiuan, Eastern Samar, Philippines GPS coordinates: N11.036992,E125.727353 Date: from 11.17.2013 to 11.20.2013 Author: Florent BERVAS - it@tsfi.org Context The city of Guiuan is located on the South-West coast of Eastern Samar province. This city was located on the Haiyan path,…

1. Overview and Methodology ACTED has been one of the main leading agencies conducting MIRA assessments across Samar and Eastern Samar on behalf of OCHA. ACTED has conducted Barangay level assessments in Lawaan, Bisey and Marabot Municipalities under…

Team: Steph Roberson, Gift Chalaruk, Kelvin Fulgabam Barangays visited: PayPay, Bakhawan, Bagay, & Tominjao All communities we spoke to in Daan Bantayan identified shelter as their principal need, and none wanted to receive food. PayPay We clarified that farmers and…

PRIORITY NEEDS Immediate need to provide food and water assistance to all affected communities Immediate food needs must be addressed to prevent rapid deterioration in nutritional status, health and well-being of the worst-affected people with precipitating factors such…

HIGHLIGHTS • The results of the community level assessment undertaken on 20-21 November show that 95% of respondents were badly affected by the Typhoon and its aftermath and protection issues: 42% of respondents cited lack of documentation…