CNN PRODUCER NOTE     World Vision charity worker Crislyn Felisilda took these images in the typhoon struck area of Mindanao in the southern Philippines on Tuesday. High winds and heavy rain lashed the region, with flood waters of up to 4ft leaving some residents wading up to their necks. Thousands of locals went to evacuation centers in the area, where they faced an anxious wait to ensure relatives were OK and their homes had survived. "Although they were worried about their homes, they were relieved they had evacuated safely," she said. "Children were still being children and playing, but many told me they were worried about their houses and toys and wondering if they would be able to still go to school."

Thanks to work by residents, local government and charities following last year's deadly typhoon in the same area, she said many were better prepared. "Last year it was devastating because people didn't evacuate in time," she said. "They lost their homes; they lost their lives; they lost everything. At least this time people, the local government and even World Vision have all prepared." For the latest on the typhoon please read CNN's news story.
- sarahbrowngb, CNN iReport producer