Departure notice
Young came on the last day of the evacuees’ stay at the church after they were given notice that they would have to leave the place by Saturday. They have been camping out in the church for 21 days.
“Tomorrow (Saturday) will be our last day here. We hope they will give us at least a four-day extension,†said Estrella Buranday, 48.
According to Buranday, they were informed early this week to leave the church Saturday and return to their respective barangay (village), join their relatives or transfer to other evacuation centers.
“Where are we supposed to go? Our relatives were also affected by the typhoon. Evacuation centers are now brimming with evacuees. We have no home to return to,†Buranday said.
But Reteracion said the 21-day stay of the evacuees—consisting of 208 families—was “more than enough.†“We have helped them,†he said.
Reteracion said they have to clean up and prepare the church for the Christmas Masses.
He added that they have offered P1,500 in financial assistance as well as blankets, mats and even construction tools to each family.
Young and her group also visited Tanauan Church where they distributed relief to typhoon victims who lined up not only to receive assistance but also to get a glimpse of the beauty queen.
“She is beautiful. Seeing her makes me forget my problems,†said 28-year-old Ana Saballa.
Young said that as a Red Cross volunteer, she would personally check on the concerns and needs of the evacuees and others affected by Yolanda.
She also expressed hope that her visit to the typhoon-ravaged areas has made the evacuees happy.
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