April 16, 2010

•  China earthquake 2010: How to Help

  

  http://www.nowpublic.com/world/earthquake-china-how-can-you-help-qinghai-earthquake-victims-2605596.html

  http://www.redcross.org.cn/ywzd/
  
  

      The first link above gives a brief overview of the devastation in the Qinghai province of China, as well as several different places to donate. Locally, the Red Cross of Silicon Valley suggests donating directly to the second link for quickest response.

      As of this morning, the death toll has approached 700, and that is sure to climb as more bodies get pulled out of the rubble. Besides rescue efforts, they also will be in need of medical supplies, medical personnel, food, housing, clothing, blankets (they are experiencing freezing temperatures at night), as well as prayers and donations from different organizations. Access to the quake zone proper is tough: the closest city with an airport is Xining, which is located 530 miles away, requiring at least a twelve-hour drive. It is a poor region that is located 13,000 feet above sea level. Most of the buildings have collapsed, so relief efforts are critical.
  

      Any time something of this magnitude occurs, stories come in from all over, and facts can change rapidly. I included the two links above because it the Now Public article was brief, to the point, and included some key links for donations. I included the second link because the Red Cross of Silicon valley suggested donating directly to the Red Cross Society of China.

     Please help in any way you can.
  

  ~H~
  

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