Typhoon Haiyan Survivors Rebuild Their Homes

More than one million houses were damaged or destroyed when Typhoon Haiyan made landfall in the Philippines last November. A year later, families on the islands of Leyte and Cebu are moving into new, safer homes, thanks in part to the American Red Cross. The houses—made primarily of local coconut lumber and bamboo—are built to better withstand future storms. Elevated from the ground, it will be less prone to flooding and storm surges. Its strong roof is held down with hurricane straps so that the family can stay safe, even in high winds. For more information, visit redcross.org/haiyan