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Effects of Typhoon Sendong in Cagayan de Oro
I. Objective II. Introduction III. Causes IV. Family a. A First Hand Experience on Typhoon Sendong b. Effects and Costs c. Revenues or Sources of Funds d. Recovery V. Local a. Costs b. Revenues or Sources of Funds VI. National a. Costs b. Revenues or Sources of Funds VII. Phases of Recovery a. Disaster Response and Recovery b. Reconstruction c. Prevention, Mitigation and Preparedness VIII. Analysis and Conclusion IX. Exhibits X. Sources

I. Objective To properly account for the value lost to Sendong as well as the costs in relation to the reparation of the damage brought about by the event itself.

II. Introduction December 16, 2011. Typhoon Sendong devastated the Philippines with its power as it went straight through Northern Mindanao. Infrastructures were destroyed, lives were lost, and dreams were shattered. It was a catastrophe that shocked not only the country, but the whole world.

Cagayan de Oro and Iligan, cities known to be rarely hit by typhoons, were, in this case, the cities directly hit and damaged by the said storm. Sendong came at the dead of the night thus being the main reason that the victims were unprepared. Sendong’s havoc was manifested with an unprecedented flash flood that wrecked the houses and claimed the lives of many, leaving a trail of sorrow in the affected areas.

It was a tragic event that did not only arouse the sympathy of the world but also the good within each Filipino that they would be there for each other at a time of grave need.

Just as fast as the flood came, help was also received. The following days after the flood were days in which Cagayan de Oro’s unity was clearly manifested amongst its citizens. Families, friends, neighbors, and even strangers all helped each other out purely out of willing the good out of the other. Help also came right away

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