I've actually read about over a million people evacuated and in shelters. http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/nov/08/typhoon-haiyan-batters-philippines http:

I've actually read about over a million people evacuated and in shelters. http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/nov/08/typhoon-haiyan-batters-philippines http://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/nov/08/typhoon-haiyan-... Sadly, it seems international aid is more efficient at post-event response. The government tried to mobilize as well as it was able, but that will never be enough. (See: Katrina, japan earthquake/tsunami). I still have friends I haven't heard from, and have friends who haven't heard from their family. The days of shocked reflection after disasters are always filled with what-ifs and fruitless hindsight. I agree with rdl above that innovations have to be made but most importantly a plan for better wealth creation for the country's poorest who are often the hardest hit. In these modern times, it shouldn't take 10,000 lives to spur that on.