On December 4, 2012, Tropical Storm Bopha (local name Pablo) swept across the Southern part of the Philippines in Mindanao pounding the hardest-hit provinces of Davao Oriental, Surigao del Sur, and Compostela Valley.

Following initial emergency assessments, ADRA responded by providing food kits (rice, beans, noodles, fruits, oil, sugar, salt, milk, sardines) to 1400 families in Davao and Butuan within three days of the disaster.

Wahroonga, New South Wales — Following Cyclone Evan’s destructive path across the South Pacific, the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is assisting some of those most seriously affected in both Samoa and Fiji.

Hurricane Sandy brought three days of devastating rains and winds throughout the Caribbean and the United States.

ADRA is providing clean water, food parcels, and blankets to families in some of the worst affected communities in the Dominican Republic where more than 1200 homes were completely submerged in mud. In Jamaica, ADRA has already distributed blankets and is currently assessing the damages to homes in order to further assist in the rehabilitation efforts.

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INTRODUCTION

The New Year began tragically for the 18,000 people in Cuddalore district and Pondicherry of India, as they remained sheltered in government buildings and schools after cyclone Thane hit the shore with a forceful speed of 77 mph (125 kph) in the pre dawn hours of January 1st. The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) responded immediately to the situation providing relief assistance to people affected by the cyclone with food Items and emergency shelter materials.

For more information, contact:

John Torres, Assistant Director of Public Relations
301.680.6357 (office)
301.680.6370 (fax)
John.Torres@adra.org

To donate to ADRA go to:
Online: www.adra.org
Phone: 1.800.424.ADRA (2372)

Twitter: www.twitter.com/ADRAi
Facebook: www.facebook.com/joinADRA

For more information, contact:

John Torres, Assistant Director of Public Relations
301.680.6357 (office)
301.680.6370 (fax)
John.Torres@adra.org

To donate to ADRA go to:
Online: www.adra.org
Phone: 1.800.424.ADRA (2372)

Twitter: www.twitter.com/ADRAi
Facebook: www.facebook.com/joinADRA

For more information, contact:

John Torres, Assistant Director of Public Relations
301.680.6357 (office)
301.680.6370 (fax)
John.Torres@adra.org

To donate to ADRA go to:
Online: www.adra.org
Phone: 1.800.424.ADRA (2372)

Twitter: www.twitter.com/ADRAi
Facebook: www.facebook.com/joinADRA

SILVER SPRING, Md. - On August 22, Hurricane Irene made landfall on the northern coast of the Dominican Republic. Irene's heavy rains led to widespread flooding, driving thousands of residents from their damaged homes. The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) responded immediately, providing displaced families with emergency food aid.