 Damage was most severe in the states of Angaur , Melekeok , Ngiwal , and Ngaraard where storm surge damaged or destroyed many homes . Electricity and water service in many areas was lost during the storm , and remained so for over a week in the hardest hit areas . Throughout Palau , 92 homes were destroyed while 59 others sustained severe damage . Total damage amounted to US $ 10 @.@ 1 million with repair costs estimated at US $ 15 – 20 million . A state of emergency was declared on December 5 while the Palau Red Cross Society assisted with recovery efforts . Palau 's congress allocated US $ 10 million for relief while international donors provided a collective US $ 235 @,@ 000 in aid . 
