A total of ₱1,493,649.50 worth of relief supplies  has been provided as of  July 7, 4 am, to families affected by Tropical Storm Egay.

This came from  the combined resources of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) which provided  ₱812,512.50 worth of disaster relief  while local government units (LGUs) extended  ₱681,137.

As of press time, a total of 11,751 families or  48,307 persons coming from 243 barangays in 30 cities and municipalities were affected.   Of this number, some 139 families or 414 persons are still staying in three evacuation centers.

In Region I which was the hardest hit,  a total of 11,509 families or 47,359 persons were affected by the tropical storm.  A total of 109 families or 354 persons are still staying in the lone evacuation center  in the region.

Based on initial reports gathered by DSWD disaster teams at the regional level, a total of 94 houses were totally damaged and 90 were partially damaged in Region I and in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR).

DSWD disaster teams continue to assist LGUs in relief operations and management of evacuation centers. They will also start their rapid assessment to determine the extent of the disaster and to identify other social services that may be needed by the affected families. ###