2018 Reports

Preparedness, Response, and Reconstruction of Tacloban for Super
Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines

Wang, Xiaomeng; de la Torre, Dennis G.; Pulhin, Perlyn M.

Super Typhoon Haiyan devastated Tacloban, Philippines, causing massive loss of life, displacement, and damage to infrastructure and housing. The case examines preparedness, response, and reconstruction efforts, highlighting gaps between national policies and local implementation. It underscores the need to integrate disaster risk reduction and climate adaptation across all governance levels to enhance community resilience.