Pacquiao, Filipino professional boxer, announces that he will be fighting his next match in remembrance of those lost in his home country to Typhoon Haiyan. This first person account shows Pacquiao’s focus in the midst of the tragedy. Typhoon Haiyan, known as Typhoon Yolanda in the Philippines, was an exceptionally powerful tropical cyclone that devastated portions of Southeast Asia, particularly the Philippines, in early November 2013. It is the deadliest Philippine typhoon on record, killing at least 6,166 people in that country alone.

Dr. Marie Jeanne, Orthopedic Surgeon, was sent to Guiuan to assess the medical needs after Typhoon Haiyan struck the Philippines. Her first person account, explains why the damages in Tacloban affected the other islands in Samar and what needs to be done to help people in those areas. Typhoon Haiyan, known as Typhoon Yolanda in the Philippines, was an exceptionally powerful tropical cyclone that devastated portions of Southeast Asia, particularly the Philippines, in early November 2013. It is the deadliest Philippine typhoon on record, killing at least 6,166 people in that country alone.

Minnie Portales, the Director for Public Engagement with World Vision Philippines, explains World Vision’s relief response to Typhoon Haiyan. Her first person account urges those that are able to help the victims to act quickly. She explains that World Vision is providing emergency aid to 400,000 with a goal to reach 1 million people with aid. Typhoon Haiyan, known as Typhoon Yolanda in the Philippines, was an exceptionally powerful tropical cyclone that devastated portions of Southeast Asia, particularly the Philippines, in early November 2013. It is the deadliest Philippine typhoon on record, killing at least 6,166 people in that country alone.

John Wynn discusses how he and his family survived Typhoon Haiyan, the strongest storm recorded at landfall. This first person account briefly explains how Wynn heroically saves his family from hours of rising water and rushing winds. Typhoon Haiyan, known as Typhoon Yolanda in the Philippines, was an exceptionally powerful tropical cyclone that devastated portions of Southeast Asia, particularly the Philippines, in early November 2013. It is the deadliest Philippine typhoon on record, killing at least 6,166 people in that country alone.

An American girl shares her experience about Hurricane Katrina. Her first person account details how she was relocated to Mississippi. She recalls seeing people turning their backs on friends and family in need. She also states how everyone considered the people of New Orleans as "refugees" even though they are Americans and how other people didn't believe in the severity of the situation.

Saadyah Tzvi gives his experience as a hurricane Katrina victim. Without any way to contact his friends, Tzvi's first person account shows his struggle to believe his friends are still alive. After his mother was laid off from her teaching job and moved to Orlando, he moved back to New Orleans and lived in the shambles of the after math of the hurricane with his friend Cody for a short time. Saadyah finally decided to move to Orlando with his mother, but lost his friend Cody due to drugs and depression from all the destruction.