Our disaster volunteers are opening their hearts to help people in Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, where communities are now facing the devastating aftermath of a second catastrophic storm.
Just three months after Typhoon Sinlaku, Super Typhoon Bavi tore across the region over the Fourth of July weekend. With winds reaching 180 mph in Rota, Bavi also caused significant damage in Guam, Tinian and Saipan.
For many families, this storm came before they had a chance to recover from the last one. Nearly 1,400 households across the islands were still living in tents, and another 1,100 were sheltering under temporary roofs.
Red Cross volunteers from across the country are on the ground assessing damage and helping identify the most urgent needs. One of those volunteers is Guam resident Ellery Paz. In Yona, he visited two homes that flooded for the third time after also taking on water during Typhoon Mawar in 2023 and Typhoon Sinlaku in April.
Across Guam, many residents remain without power and are coping with uprooted trees, flooding and extensive damage to their homes. Our teams are working around the clock in Guam and Saipan while continuing efforts to reach some of the hardest-hit communities on Rota and Tinian.
In the days and weeks ahead, hundreds of Red Cross volunteers will help provide shelter, comfort and relief as families begin the long process of recovery once again.
You can help people in the U.S. affected by Super Typhoon Bavi by making a financial donation. Your gift enables the Red Cross to prepare for, respond to and help people recover from this disaster. Make a donation:
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