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Authorities expected the death toll from Tropical Storm Ketsana [locally known as Ondoy], which scythed across the northern Philippines on Saturday, to rise as rescuers penetrate villages blocked off by floating cars and other debris. The storm dumped more than a month’s worth of rain in just 12 hours, fueling the worst flooding to hit the country in more than 40 years. At least 140 people died, and 32 are missing.

Read more: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2009/09/26/international/i052926D70.DTL&tsp=1#ixzz0SR5dq2Va

On a personal tip, I hella feel for the people that have been hit by this typhoon. I was just in the Metro Manila area 2 weeks ago, and even then it was raining hard. And everyday! But what I experienced is not even close to what they’ve gone through now. I’m really hoping and praying that all my family over there is okay, as I am sure everyone else is too.

CF! What can we do to mobilize some sort of disaster relief effort for the folks affected by this in the Philippines? Let’s brainstorm!