Santa Barbara based ShelterBox USA is responding in the Philippines after a powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the island of Mindanao.
Organizers say the disaster relief agency is preparing to support 15,000 people with shelter aid and other essentials. ShelterBox has emergency supplies pre-positioned in Cebu, Philippines.
“Having witnessed the aftermath of major typhoons and earthquakes in the Philippines, I know that the loss of a home is often one of the most devastating consequences a family can face,” said Kerri Murray, President of ShelterBox USA…