Devastation "unimaginable" following Record Typhoon in Philippines

Aimee Herd : Nov 11, 2013
AP, CNN, Fox News

Please continue to pray for typhoon victims in the Philippines, the stories emerging from the massive storm's destruction are heartrending. Follow the links provided below to send help.

(Central Philippines)—According to reports, the recent typhoon that devastated Central Philippines last week was on record for one of the most powerful storms ever. (Photo: AP, Fox News)

Over the weekend, the casualty count rose, and is estimated that about 10,000 people were killed in Tacloban alone, which is the Leyte provincial capital of 200,000 people, the AP, Fox News report said. Nearly the entire city is said to have been destroyed, and horrific accounts from victims include children being ripped from the arms of parents by the massive storm surge.

In addition to the huge effort underway to rescue those still trapped by debris from the storm, or to recover bodies, are widespread reports of looting which have hampered those rescue and recovery missions.

President Benigno Aquino III said he was considering instituting martial law in Tacloban because of the looting, in addition to declaring a state of emergency. (Photo: CNN.com)

There are several organizations helping with relief efforts. To partner with them on behalf of the victims of Typhoon Haiyan—called "Yolanda" in the Philippines—click on one of the links below.

Samaritan's Purse
Philippine Red Cross
Mercy Corps
Google Person Finder for Typhoon Yolanda [Haiyan] (To find or report a storm victim)