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Typhoon Hagupit (Ruby): How You Can Help With Disaster Relief







By Carolyn Williams 


   Published Dec 6 2014 12:00 AM EST 


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The people of the Philippines are no strangers to typhoons and their devastation. Just 13 months ago, Super Tyhpoon Haiyan ravaged the area and killed over 7,000 people, while leaving millions more homeless.Now, millions in the Philippines are impacted by yet another ominous threat: Typhoon Hagupit.As the holidays roll around, families around the world are looking for ways to give back to the global community in the spirt of giving and kindness. Here are ways you can help those in the Philippines this holiday season, a gift that would give thousands of families comfort and hope as they recover after the storm. American Red Cross: Donate your choice amount, all of which will go toward disaster relief. The Red Cross has already pre-positioned enough supplies to support up to 30,000 families that may be affected by Hagupit. International Rescue Committee: The IRC is accepting donations to support its Typhoon Hagupit emergency response. Donations will help provide medical care, clean water and other vital supplies to the Philippines. Oxfam America: Oxfam is just one of many other organizations that have pre-positioned supplies in the areas that will need them most. With the donation of your choice to the Typhoon Hagupit Relief and Recovery Fund, Oxfam will be able to save lives, aid families in need and help those affected back up after the typhoon retreats. (MORE: Typhoon Hagupit Forecast)Project Hope: The staff of Project Hope is currently working on coordination of disaster relief for those affected by Hagupit. According to the organization's site, "every $1 you give will send $105 worth of lifesaving medicine and supplies." You can help Project Hope save the lives of those in disaster areas. Save the Children: You can donate to this organization that is still helping Filipinos recover from the devastating effects of Haiyan. Save the Children currently has aid trucks travelling throughout the areas affected with life-saving supplies.(MORE: At Least Three Dead As Hagupit Continues Siege)UNICEF United States Fund: Donate any amount to help save children affected by Hagupit. You have the option to allow them to use your donation wherever it is most needed. UNICEF is currently at the ready to aid those in need with water and hygiene kits, water purification units, school tents and more. World Food Program USA: WFP puts 100 percent of the donations received for a specific emergency solely toward that emergency, i.e. Typhoon Hagupit. Your donation will help families affected by the superstorm. MORE ON WEATHER.COM: Typhoon Hagupit 

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