NEGROS OCCIDENTAL BADLY HIT, KABANKALAN CITY 70 % FLOODED
NEWS UPDATE: The province of Negros Occidental bore the brunt of typhoon “Odette” early Friday morning, causing major damage.
According to Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson, initial reports that have come in confirm at least four fatalities, one each from San Carlos City, Kabankalan City, La Carlota City, and Manapla town.
An initial assessment made by the Provincial Disaster Management Program Division (PDMPD) reports that 70 percent of Kabankalan City was inundated.
Initial report also coming from the Provincial Veterinary Office reports at least P500 million worth of damages to livestock.
Both Lacson and Vice Governor Jeffrey Ferrer are currently calling for donations, particularly food items. | via Dominique Bañaga
We are starting our “Odette Disaster” fund raising drive. So many are in need now, please help us by donating via:
- Our Website at “harvestforchristinc.org” (Donations and info are secured via Paypal)
- Check donations sent to: Harvest for Christ Foundation (please designate ” Odette Disaster funds”) – PO Box 520391, Flushing NY 11352
- Via Fund Transfer: Zelle – free and secure ACH bank transfers among US Major banks (Send funds to ‘Harvest For Christ’ account , and use our designated Zelle email address: david@harvestforchristinc.org
- Donations within the Philippines can be sent to: Bro Cesar V. Belista (BDO 008440050084 or Gcash09612681218)
All Donations are tax-deductible in the USA since HFCFI is a 501c3 charitable organization.