On September 25, 2022, Super Typhoon Noru, known locally as Karding, made landfall in the Polillo Islands in Quezon Province, Philippines. The typhoon later made landfall in the Aurora Province. The storm packed winds of 195 kilometers per hour (121 mph), and wind gusts topped 240 kilometers per hour (149 mph). Noru caused widespread damage to homes and infrastructure as well as massive flooding.

• None of our brothers or sisters were killed

• 180 families were evacuated

• 209 homes sustained minor damage

• 20 homes sustained major damage

• 22 homes were destroyed

• 7 Kingdom Halls sustained minor damage

• 1 Kingdom Hall sustained major damage

• 2 Disaster Relief Committees were appointed

• Local elders are shepherding those affected and providing practical assistance

• All relief efforts are in accordance with COVID-19 safety guidelines

We continue to pray for our brothers impacted by the storm as they take refuge in Jehovah.—Psalm 57:1.