How to Donate: from the Red Cross

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Merciedez

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The American Red Cross is unable to accept donations of food, clothing or medicine for people affected by disasters because of the logistical difficulties in storing and delivering these items, as well as the extreme expense in shipping goods internationally.

The most effective way to help is to donate cash. Financial contributions will help international relief workers purchase goods locally and better meet the needs of victims and allow your gift to have the greatest impact possible. We encourage you to donate locally to the American Red Cross Bay Area Chapter to support the International Response Fund - South Asia.

American Red Cross Bay Area
1-888-4-HELP-BAY

American Red Cross - International Relief Fund
1-800-HELP-NOW
1-800-257-7575 (Spanish)
www.redcross.org


However, if you are still interested in donating goods, click here for a list of other agencies you can try. This list has been created by our volunteers and their inclusion does not represent any endorsement. You are encouraged to check out the organization before donating to them.

https://secure.entango.com/donate/7CpMvAKkfYk

Corporate inquires should be directed to Ana Djordjevich at (415) 427-8086.
 
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TOKZTLI

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Some tribes dont want any relief aid.
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Tribe shoots arrows at aid flight
By Jonathan Charles
BBC News, Andaman Islands


An Indian helicopter dropping food and water over the remote Andaman and Nicobar Islands has been attacked by tribesmen using bows and arrows.
There were fears that the endangered tribal groups had been wiped out when massive waves struck their islands.

But the authorities say the attack is a sign that they have survived.

More than 6,000 people there are confirmed as either dead or missing, but thousands of others are still unaccounted for.

The Indian coastguard helicopter was flying low over Sentinel Island to drop aid when it came under attack.

A senior police officer said the crew were not hurt and the authorities are taking it as a sign that the tribes have not been wiped out by the earthquake and sea surges as many had feared.

The Andaman and Nicobar archipelago is home to several tribes, some extremely isolated.

Officials believe they survived the devastation by using age-old early warning systems.

They might have run to high ground for safety after noticing changes in the behaviour of birds and marine wildlife.

Scientists are examining the possibility to see whether it can be used to predict earth tremors in future.


Story from BBC NEWS:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/2/hi/south_asia/4144405.stm

Published: 2005/01/04 03:10:57 GMT
 
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Ethereal

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If you live in Modesto, the Fat Cat is having a concert tonight (thursday) for $5, all proceeds go to victims of the tsunami. Just in case.
 
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