UNICEF Rushes Supplies to Hard-Hit Areas of Philippines -- NEW YORK, Nov. 10, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Number of children affected by Super Typhoon Haiyan rises to 4 million NEW YORK, Nov. 10, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- UNICEF is racing to deliver emergency supplies to areas of the Philippines ravaged by Super Typhoon Haiyan on November 8, as the latest estimates indicate that as many as four million children could now be affected by the disaster. "We are rushing to get critically needed supplies to children who are bearing the brunt of this crisis," said UNICEF Philippines Representative Tomoo Hozumi. Reaching the worst affected areas is very difficult, with limited access due to the damage caused by the typhoon to infrastructure and communications. But we are working around the clock to find ways to get these supplies to children as quickly as conditions allow. "As we get a better picture of the impact of this devastating crisis, it is clear that even more children are affected than first thought," said Hozumi. UNICEF is doing all it can to reach these children, as quickly as possible with critical supplies, to protect their health, safety and wellbeing in the difficult days ahead. For b-roll and photos, please visit: http://weshare.unicef.org/mediaresources