The sheer destruction created by this storm shows how people are extremely vulnerable to elements in the Philippines. What concerns me the most is that every year these typhoons and tropical storms smash into the islands causing widespread destruction and grief, yet no real attempts to prevent it next year. Even trying to build better houses in another location would be better than rebuilding on the rubble of the sixth home to be destroyed by the typhoons.
People should be more prepared by setting up sand bags or any kind of destruction along the beach front or their houses. Response to these need to be quick and focus on the essentials such as water, food and shelter.
These people live in poverty and are forced to live in these areas and build shanty towns because the government will not help.
But doesn't the economic situation of the people somewhat prevent them from having a choice?
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