Typhoon Hagupit is sweeping across the central Philippines' east coast - knocking out power and toppling trees.
Although it's unlikely to reach the unprecedented strength of Typhoon Haiyan last year, Hagupit's strong winds and heavy rain are still enough to cause major damage.
Trocaire Ireland have relief teams working on the ground in the Eastern Samar Province.
Julie Breen works with the charity.
She says that it isn't just the physical destruction that is a concern, she's says the psychological damage is devastating too:
