Typhoon Haiyan , one of the strongest storms ever recorded , has devastated the island . ` That was a long trip from the U.S. to the Philippines ... and he has put out his own money and resources to help us , '' Penaflorida said . Several Local Heroes are working together to help those affected by the typhoon . John Hendley flew in from North Carolina with hundreds of water filters . Others are raising money and donating relief supplies of their own .
Typhoon Haiyan , one of the strongest storms ever recorded , has devastated the island . Several Local Heroes are working together to help those affected by the typhoon . John Hendley flew in from North Carolina with hundreds of water filters . Others are raising money and donating relief supplies of their own .