Typhoon KAREN (I.N. SARIKA)

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1 Typhoon KAREN (I.N. SARIKA) PHILIPPINES 18 October 2016 Aurora Province

2 CONTENTS 1 CONTEXT General consequences of the crisis: Objectives of the Rapid Assessment METHODOLOGY Assessment site selection: Configuration of the assessment team: Sources of Information Secondary Level: Primary Level: Limits of the methodology MAIN FINDINGS: General situation overview Indicators of vulnerability WASH Nutrition and Health Food security CONCLUSION: SYNTHESIS AND OPERATIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS: PHOTOS ACKNOWLEDGMENT: The Rapid Assessment Team wishes to extend their sincere appreciation to all those who participated in this rapid assessment. In particular, we would like to thank to the Provincial Local Government Units (Aurora), Municipal Local Government Units (Baler and Dingalan). Particular thanks to community members of Baler and Dingalan who participated in the interviews and focus group discussions. From Action Against Hunger, we would like to thank who provided us with all the relevant project documentation. Page 2 19/10/2016

3 1 CONTEXT Event: Typhoon KAREN (I.N. SARIKA) Location (country, region/area affected): Luzon, Philippines Regions I, II, III, CALABARZON, V, and CAR Covering period: From 13 to 16 of Oct. Prepared by: Ferdinand Gozar, M&E Manager Cleared/authorized by: Javad Amoozegar, Country Director Date of transmission: 18 October General consequences of the crisis: On 13 October, an LPA was first detected in the east of Samar Province. Karen intensified quickly starting of as an LPA (within PAR) and turning to a typhoon by 14 October. The typhoon hit landmass over Baler, Aurora on the midnight of 16 October. Latest information released by the government states that some 32,871 families or individuals coming from Regions I, II, III, CALABARZON, V, and CAR were affected. Hundreds of flights, international and local, ship voyages were cancelled, stranding thousands in ports all over the country, while many roads have been impassable due to landslides/flooding. Communication and electricity were also disrupted. Restoration of these lifelines are in progress at varying stages. Thousands of houses were damaged, too with a majority coming from Aurora province. The government estimates damages to agriculture to be worth over PhP741M. Due to the quick response and active actions of many local government units and agencies, pre-emptive evacuation was enforced to ensure safety of the communities. 8,123 families were pre-emptively evacuated but most of whom have returned to their homes within 24 hours of securing safe grounds. Many of the governments local authorities and agencies have distributed relief items and have more prepositioned stocks to serve their localities. Even before the affected communities can recover from Typhoon Karen, another typhoon forecasted to be stronger and bigger than Karen is expected to hit the same areas bringing greater devastation. Number of people affected: 25,164 individuals Number of IDPs / refugees: 0 Number of dead: 0 Number of injured: Objectives of the Rapid Assessment The objectives of this rapid assessment is to determine extent of the impact of the typhoon, humanitarian context and needs and provide information on human casualties and injuries in the areas hit by the typhoon. Through this assessment, ACTION AGANIST HUNGER will be able to determine if there is a need to conduct an emergency response to the affected populations. Page 3 19/10/2016

4 2 METHODOLOGY 2.1 Assessment site selection: The MERT conducted assessment in Aurora Province where Typhoon Karen/Sarika made its landfall last Sunday midnight (16-Oct) over the municipality of Baler. Site selection was done based on initial data totalling the number of evacuees and affected population per municipality. 2.2 Configuration of the assessment team: Name Position Tel Mail/skype Ferdinand Gozar M&E Manager Nash Modin Celna Tejare Food Security Program Manager Nutrition/Health Coordinator John Suarez Log Assistant SatPhone: Driver Fernando Balbarono Sources of Information Secondary Level: Philippine Statistics Authority, Provincial Local Government Units (Aurora), Municipal Local Government Units (Baler and Dingalan) Primary Level: Local authorities: Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (Aurora), Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (Baler and Dingalan), Provincial Health Office (Aurora), Rural Health Units Baler and Dingalan) Key informants: Engr. Amado Elson A. Egargue, Gabriel C. Llave RN, Mayor Sherwin H. Taay Interviews/surveys: Municipality of Baler and Dingalan residents 2.4 Limits of the methodology The rapid need assessment is conducted for two (2) days only specially with the ground zero where typhoon made first landfall. The assessment could not cover all the municipalities on the path of typhoon. This assessment primary focused on Nutrition/Health, Food Security and Water and Sanitation Needs. This assessment did not cover shelter, protection, other sectors related issues. Page 4 19/10/2016

5 3 MAIN FINDINGS: General situation overview 1) Humanitarian situation and needs Casualties and damages reported: 4 casualties; 56 damaged fishing vessels/cages; 3,092 damaged houses Affected population: 25,164 individuals Page 5 19/10/2016

6 Main humanitarian needs detected (Main vulnerability indicators due to the crisis and per area): Living conditions of the affected population started to normalize. Needs during the 24 hours displacement were addressed by the local government and it was observed that effort by local government agencies were working coordinated by the provincial governor of Aurora. Pre and post response were executed swiftly although some demands were not quickly responded such as food distribution but this was address before IDP s return to their places of origin. Support from outside such as INGOs is not needed as of today with government agencies handling the situation very well using the resource and manpower. But this could be reassessed in coming weeks or months if government manages to continue the support. A more detailed assessment to be administered will be needed to measure the prevailing needs when government can no longer address from their own capacity. 2) Critical constraints Transport and logistic: Not passable Villa Aurora, Bongabon-Nueva Ecija National Road; Not passable Dinadiawan, Dipaculao-Isabela Road; Baler-Casiguran Road passable for heavy vehicles only Social/political and geographical constraints: Long hours of travel time from one Municipality to another Other constraints: Light to moderate rain; Flood at low lying areas; Power outage in some Municipalities 3) Coordination Lead agency: Provincial Coordinating Council led by the Provincial Governor and its members from different line agencies Page 6 19/10/2016

7 3.1 Indicators of vulnerability WASH Province of Aurora No report of damage on the water system in the municipalities. Piped water systems are mostly in the Poblacion or town proper of the municipalities. In the barangays, there are community water systems which are mostly from protected sources such as deep well and spring. Even before the typhoon, the Provincial Health Office (PHO) has only coliform testing done once a year or annually. Not all toilet facilities at the household level are water-sealed. As of October 18, there was no significant problem identified as to access for toilets and bathing facilities. Open defecation is also not a problem although it is not totally eradicated. Evacuation camps have water sources and sanitary facilities according to the Provincial Health Office. Municipality of Baler Piped water system in the town proper is through Baler Water District (BAWADI). While the barangays have deep well and spring as protected water sources. Some barangays have water tanks made of cement as storage while others directly have tap connections from the source. There was no reported damage in the water systems though the municipal health officer noted a change in color (brownish) of the water 24 hrs after the typhoon but had improved as of assessment. Water testing is not done even before the typhoon though they had included in their budget proposal provisions for reagent bottles for water testing. Most of the households have sanitary toilets though open defecation is still present at around 3% or less among the population. There was no significant problem as to access to toilets and bathing facilities as of October 18. Page 7 19/10/2016

8 Municipality of Dingalan There was no reported damage on their water system as of assessment. There was no piped water system in the municipality. Water sources are from protected sources such as deep well and springs. Some indigenous people stull use surface water for drinking. Water testing and chlorination in these sources are not done even before the typhoon. Most households have toilet facilities but open defecation is still present. As of assessment, there is no significant problem as to access to toilets and bathing facilities. Aurora Province Baler Dingalan Nutrition and Health A. HEALTH Health Facilities No damaged facilities reported No damaged facilities No damaged facilities Distance/Accessibility of health facilities 15 minutes to 3.5 hours to reach the provincial hospital The tertiary referral hospital is at Cabanatuan City (4 hrs) 5min-30 min by foot and by tricycle 5min more than 1 hour by foot plus by boat, by tricycle Health cases Injuries Deaths Essential Meds Stocks on hand No outbreak/special cases reported No outbreak/special cases reported No outbreak/special cases reported 4 0 good for 1 week 1 (adult female) 3 (1-3y/male; 2-12y/Male) 0 Good for 3 days to 1 week 0 Good for 1 week Page 8 19/10/2016

9 B. NUTRITION Infant Milk Breastfeeding Products areas in the Distributed Evacuation during centers emergency Vitamin A capsule for 6-59 months Iron-Folic Acid tablets for pregnant and lactating women Micronutri ent Powder Iron Drops SAM & MAM Manage ment IYCF Session s Aurora no no yes yes no (being no no Province procured) yes Baler no no yes yes no yes no yes (not regular) Dingalan no no yes yes no no no yes Food security Aftermath of Typhoon Karen recorded 6,048 families/25,164 individuals affected in 8 municipalities of Aurora province which is 3% of total population (214,336 families as of August 2015). From 6,048 families, 3,444 families/12,285 individuals stay both evacuation center and outside evacuation center. Based on the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Office (PDRRMO), provincial office managed to support food packs for 6,048 families utilizing the preposition stock of province and DSWD. DSWD managed to release worth of Php 2,818,800 (53,376 euro) food pack in all 8 municipalities. Moreover, from 8 municipalities, 3 municipalities released funds for emergency response expenditure. Total worth assistance from municipalities are Php 161,172 (3,223 euro). Food packs are composed of 3 kg of rice, 5 tins of sardines and 5 noodles. This will last for 2-3 days depending on the family size. According to the PDRRMO only 24 hours EC exist in 8 municipalities. After the typhoon left and clearing operation was done all stayed in EC return back to their houses. Those with damages houses stay in their relatives while fixing their houses. Some partially damages house start rebuilding without government support. In the case of Dingalan Municipalities wherein 1,513 families/4954 individuals stayed in both in EC and outside. Dingalan recorded the highest number moved from place of origin to EC. But according to the municipal mayor this was due to force and massive evacuation consider that the typhoon will hit Dingalan but fortunately it moved up to north. All the families returned within 24 hours from the time of movement. Page 9 19/10/2016

10 Provincial office of Aurora managed to support the expected needs of the affected population despite without declaring state of calamity and the use of the 30% calamity funds. Even the 8 municipalities as to 18 October 2016 no one declare the state of calamity. But according to the PDRRMO the governor of Aurora is expected to declare state of calamity soon after the board members signed the request from governor s office. PDRRMO have preposition stock of food pack for the upcoming typhoon Lawin (HAIMA) and another 180 more sack of rice. According to the PDRRMO food access and availability in Aurora remain stable and affected population can managed to cope up using this own cash from their livelihood activities and saving. Food supply and price are well monitored by the provincial office. For the partial recorded damaged infrastructure and agriculture product as of October 17- a grand total of Php 200,812, (4,016, euro). Municipality of Casiguran is severely affected in term of both infra and agriculture product including livestock and fishery. Food Security representative observed that market, banks and transportation is function. Even the small shops is operating. Almost 90% stalls in public market and stalls near coastal are open for business. This indication that economic activities are severely disrupted despite to the accounted damage of infra and agriculture. Price of basic commodities didn t changed. Road is passable for good coming outside 8 municipalities. During the field visit in agriculture crop areas are already harvested and some are still good for harvest. Fishery sector also restart to fish nearby municipal fishing ground. Interviewed fisherman from Baler was fixing his net to go for fishing for daily income. Food insecurities is not seen as major issue in coming months not unless the approaching typhoon Karen will severely affected the 8 municipalities of Aurora. Page 10 19/10/2016

11 4 CONCLUSION: SYNTHESIS AND OPERATIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS: A. CONCLUSION: WASH: There is no damage reported in the water and sanitation facilities among municipalities in the province of Aurora. Water supply is adequate as of assessment. HEALTH: There is no outbreaks reported at this time. Facilities are functional and accessible with no damages reported. Rural Health Units at the municipal level have at least one week supply of essential medicines prepositioned. NUTRITION: No infant formula was distributed during and after the typhoon. However, breastfeeding areas are not available in the evacuation centers. Vitamin A, Iron-Folic Acid, and Iron drops have available stocks at the Provincial Health Office. Procurement of micronutrient powder is still on the way. The municipalities in the province are not yet implementing CMAM. The health workers were not yet trained on the guidelines of SAM Management. Action Against Hunger immediate recommendations Recommended intervention: WASH: Water testing of suspicious sources should be done. Continued monitoring of water sources should be coordinated at the barangay and municipal levels. HEALTH: Cases should be monitored and reported for the next 7 days especially that of diarrhea and leptospirosis. Essential medicines for at least 1-2 weeks should be made available or ready on hand. NUTRITION Infant and Young Child Feeding Sessions should be started among mothers and FGD can be done among pregnant and lactating women to assess any challenges faced brought about by the typhoon. Passive screening for children 6-59 months in rural health units can be done to closely monitor the nutrition status of children. Nutrition status of pregnant and lactating women should also be closely monitored. Breastfeeding areas should be identified and made accessible in the evacuation sites as well as in the community. FOOD SECURITY AND LIVELIHOOD Action Against Hunger need to follow up and do reassessment after the Typhoon Lawin. In this case if typhoon Lawin will hit the Province of Aurora severely all the scenarios reported under food security will eventually change due to expected severity and huge impact of typhoon Lawin compare to typhoon Karen. Page 11 19/10/2016

12 Recommended strategy and Action Against Hunger positioning: o Operational strategy: Currently for Typhoon Karen, noting to recommend for the food security based on the government effort and coping mechanism of affected population is quite good. Self-recovery culture is well observed in the field by FSL field. Action Against Hunger can revisit the field covered by the assessment in coming weeks to conduct food needs assessment considering that another stronger typhoon (Typhoon Lawin) will hit Aurora Province. 5 PHOTOS Shelter Situation in Ermita, Municipality of Baler, Aurora Page 12 19/10/2016

13 Affected Household Situation in Ermita, Municipality of Baler, Aurora Relief Supplies for Distribution to Affected Population from DSWD Page 13 19/10/2016

14 Interview with Affected Household in Ermita, Municipality of Baler, Aurora Interview with PHO for Secondary Data Gathering Page 14 19/10/2016

15 Current Market Status in Baler, Aurora Current Market Status in Dingalan, Aurora Page 15 19/10/2016

16 Current School Status in Cuyapa, Aurora Community Briefing Conducted my MLGU in Preparation of Upcoming TS Lawin in Dingalan, Aurora Page 16 19/10/2016