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The Philippine government is just two deaths on the storm, also known as Typhoon Ruby: one-year-old Thea Rojo and Ernesto Baylon, 55. The low death count thus far indicates a better prepared response from the one during Haiyan, which killed more than 6,000 people.

The storm, which has already battered several regions of the country since Saturday, will move west on Monday toward the capital city of Manila, according to meteorologists. With its 100 mph winds, the typhoon brings potential danger of storm surge, intense flooding, and landslides from a volcano.   

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Nearly 40 million people stand in the path of the storm, which has already affected more than 200,000 families. Most have sought help at evacuation centers, though some residents have remained in their homes, ignoring evacuation orders.

Eleven nations, including the U.S., Australia, China, Japan and the United Kingdom, have offered assistance. 

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