Typhoon Haiyan Hashtags: Survivors Turn To Twitter For Help

The damage left by Typhoon Haiyan is practically indescribable. The massive storm left an estimated 10,000 people dead, destroyed countless buildings, and is considered by many to be the worst natural disaster to hit the Philippines in the country’s history.

And now it’s time to rebuild.

Typhoon Haiyan survivors have been turning to Twitter to ask for help and to coordinate relief efforts. @TyphoonHaiyan, an account run by Backspace News, Asia Centria, and Newsgon, created a list of some vital hashtags for people to use during the recovery process.

PLEASE RT IMMEDIATELY / Our updated guide of vital #hashtags to use during the aftermath+recovery efforts of #Haiyan. pic.twitter.com/8i2nIuqcrf

— Typhoon Haiyan (@TyphoonHaiyan) November 9, 2013

The vital hashtags can be used to stay up to date on current information, organize relief efforts, and search for missing people. Sadly, some hashtags are being used more frequently than others.

#RescuePH #TracingPH Searching for Niko Mercado and Ann Astilla;Diversion Road,Tacloban City.F seen,txt 09278426384. pic.twitter.com/XQNfNfjg8k

— natharene (@NatalyPorthole) November 10, 2013

Several organization have also taken to Twitter in an attempt to raise money for the victims of the typhoon. The Red Cross, The World Food Program and UNICEF are all asking for donations and volunteers on Twitter.

#Haiyan has affected 4.5 million people displaced 478,000 w/ these #s to increase in the coming days. Donate now: https://t.co/9peF04NV08

— WFP USA (@WFPUSA) November 10, 2013

We are in need of volunteers for relief packing at the National HQ in Port Area. For immediate deployment.

— Philippine Red Cross (@philredcross) November 10, 2013

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