As Typhoon Hagupit (known locally as Ruby) made landfall in the Philippines last night, the IRC and our local partners continued preparations to provide emergency relief in the wake of the dangerous storm.
CEBU, Philippines – As Typhoon Hagupit (known locally as Ruby) made landfall in the eastern Philippines last night, the International Rescue Committee and our local partners continued preparations to provide emergency relief in the wake of the storm.
As many as one million people evacuated as the typhoon approached, with up to 56 million estimated to be at risk.