Day 10 - The Beginning of Recovery

Everything was brown after the water receded on Monday morning. People were able to get out of their houses and started disposing destroyed things and clearing mud from their own spaces.

Gates were re-opened and scattered objects were picked up and set aside for cleaning.

One lane was opened for traffic though the flow was very heavy but at least moving.

While what happened was not a perfect ending, deliveries were as usual. And so were some businesses that were able to survive Ondoy's fury.

Ortigas bridge served as the center for rescue operations and was temporarily closed for traffic. People began lining up to receive their needs. Choppers continued surveying the area.

As for the volunteers and rescue teams, work has just begun. Many parts of Cainta were still under water. Help has not even reached some.

You can help with just one text:

(800) 435 7669, www.RedCross.org,

text RED(space)AMOUNT to 2899 (Globe), 4483 (Smart),

Where AMOUNT may be 10, 25, 50, 100.

If from abroad, you can still help:

http://moongirl.wordpress.com/2009/09/28/donating-to-manila-from-abroad/