In 2013, Typhoon Haiyan, also known as Yolanda, made landfall in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines. With winds exceeding 195 miles per hour, the typhoon resulted in millions of individuals displaced and over 6,000 deaths.
Simbulan speaks to the epidemiological and management facts of the case, specifically areas of improvement for government planning. The author reflects on the survivors’ experiences and emphasizes the need for clear and culturally appropriate warning systems.