As Twitchy reported last night, Super Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda slammed into the Philippines with devastating — and deadly — consequences. The Red Cross estimates 1,000 are dead in Tacloban City alone.
Anxious Filipinos are now tweeting photos of missing friends and family members.
https://twitter.com/malditajanita/status/399131531358121984
https://twitter.com/michopamintuan/status/399123943962865664
https://twitter.com/missjover/status/399152235201843200
@143redangel @kc_concepcion @CheckLit @christiureal Please help find my sister Ann Catherine dela Cruz from tacloban pic.twitter.com/CeJaJ3zmiu
— Geraldine dela Cruz (@skydelacruz) November 9, 2013
Missing: Edgar Paranas from Tacloban | please help us find him @govph @dswdserves @pnppio pic.twitter.com/cD9QfJwReV
— Grace Casin ® (@gracecasin) November 9, 2013
The Philippine Red Cross shared a phone number for those hoping to be reunited with loved ones.
If you are looking for a family or friend, contact our Social Services Restoring Family Links and Tracing Services, please call 09175328500.
— Philippine Red Cross (@philredcross) November 9, 2013
Google Typhoon Yolanda Person Finder is tracking around 500 records
Google Person Finder now deployed for #Haiyan #YolandaPH – looking for someone / have info on someone? Check in here: http://t.co/SssJbcKyKV
— Dan Cunningham (@dancunningham) November 8, 2013
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And some are using the #RescuePH hashtag to get the word out about missing people and relief efforts.
List of on going #ReliefPH operations for victims of #YolandaPH: http://t.co/IpVjbMqZ9w via @MovePH #StrongerPH pic.twitter.com/BsbdvAkl6F
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) November 9, 2013
We hope and pray that all of the missing show up safe and sound.
Praying for the souls that perished during #YolandaPH 's rampage… Praying also for the safety and the well being of those missing.
— LakersNation PH (@LakersNation_PH) November 9, 2013
Editor’s note: This post has been updated with additional tweets.
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