Silver Spring, Maryland--The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA)
is responding to the needs of survivors after Typhoon Seniang tore through
the Philippines on December 9. Typhoon Seniang is the fifth typhoon to hit
the Philippines this season.

At least four people were killed when Seniang made landfall in the eastern
and central Philippines on December 9. More than 90,000 people across the
country have been affected by the disaster. In Mindoro province, more than
15,000 families have been affected, as well as over 250 families in Aklan
province, and more than 200 families in Romblon province.

In response, ADRA is providing food and shelter assistance to 2,615 people
in the three provinces. More than 500 families will receive food items, such
as rice, noodles, meat loaf, cooking oil, iodized salt, sugar, mongo beans,
and sardines.

ADRA is also distributing building materials, including nails, nipa
shingles, and tarps to assist families in reconstructing their homes.

The project is funded by ADRA International, the ADRA Asia regional office
in Bangkok, Thailand, and the ADRA Philippines office.

The Philippines is one of the most disaster-prone countries in the world. In
late November, Typhoon Durian hit the eastern Philippines, knocking out
power, destroying homes, and killing hundreds of residents. ADRA provided
immediate relief and medical assistance to thousands of survivors in the
affected regions.

ADRA is present in 125 countries, providing community development and
emergency management without regard to political or religious association,
age, gender, or ethnicity.

Additional information about ADRA can be found at www.adra.org.