CNN PRODUCER NOTE     Sanitation specialist Arlo Ramos from the humanitarian organization, World Vision, photographed the devastation in Compostela Valley, in the southern Philippines, which was caused by Typhoon Bopha. He traveled to the area to assess the damage inflicted by the typhoon, as well as determine the needs of locals in terms of drinking water and sanitation, but when he arrived he discovered whole villages destroyed and residents traumatized by the force of the storm.

"They really did not expect that it would happen in these hard-hit areas, despite warnings," he said. "Right now you can really sense that they're in a state of shock. Their [the residents'] homes are in the coastal areas and rivers and since their homes were washed away they were forced to make makeshift structures along the highway. As we pass down the highway, we see these small tents made out of tarps, mud, and whatever materials they have."

The normal sources of water for residents were destroyed due to flash flooding and wells are contaminated with mud. The charity is working to bring in more water supplies, water purification tablets and much needed food and blankets.
- Jareen, CNN iReport producer