Asian Tsunamis Surge Against East African Coast

Reuters ^ | Dec 26, 2004 12:11 PM ET | C. Bryson Hull

[BenLurkin]

[BenLurkin]

Glad you are safe FRiend.

[Critical Bill]

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Any idea on damage at our airbase at Diego Garcia

[NautiNurse]

Diego Garcia all good news

[sully777]

Now I know why Diego was picked by the UK and leased by the US. Also know why lefties want the island back.

[No_Outcome_But_Victory]

Asian Tsunami Relief donations. (Vanity thread list)
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/1309697/posts?page=25

A list of organizations you can give to help!

[Cheetah1]

Financial Donations You can help those affected by the floods and countless other crises around the world each year by making a financial gift to the American Red Cross International Response Fund, which will provide immediate relief and long-term support through supplies, technical assistance, and other support to those in need. Donate online or call toll free 1-800-HELP NOW (1-800-257-7575 for Spanish speakers) or you can mail in your gift to the American Red Cross International Response Fund, P. O. Box 37243, Washington, DC 20013.

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AmeriCares is preparing emergency relief flights that will focus on bringing medicines and medical supplies, water purification treatments and other types of assistance to the affected areas. Reports indicate that more than 50,000 people have been killed by powerful tsunamis caused by a 9.0 earthquake near Sumatra. Indonesia, Sri Lanka and India have the greatest number of casualties, and the death toll is expected to grow even higher.

Your donation is essential and will be applied to relief efforts in this crisis

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Emergency: Earthquake in South Asia
December 27, 2004 In response to the earthquake and tsunamis that have devastated parts of South Asia over the past weekend, Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) is preparing to provide emergency assistance to people affected by the disaster. MSF is readying a full charter of relief supplies for the area of Indonesia closest to the epicentre of the earthquake.


In addition, MSF medical teams are on the ground in Sri Lanka, Thailand, India, Malaysia, Bangladesh, and Myanmar assessing emergency needs and offering assistance. MSF field teams in all countries where MSF is present, including Somalia and Kenya, are also investigating damage from the disaster.

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[kanraj]

How do people who have no medical skills help out in a situation. I know people can donate but is there any way for people to come there and help.

[Diddle E. Squat]

I dunno. Not sure with the breakdown in food and clean water distribution systems that more persons over there would help.

I'd suggest phoning local charities (Salvation Army, etc.) or large churches and asking them, they'd probably know best. Another possibility would be phoning the Peace Corp or the State Dept office.