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Chile Earthquake Appeal

A massive earthquake, measuring 8.8 on the Richter scale, struck Chile on 27 February 2010. The quake, one of the largest ever recorded, killed hundreds of people and the Chilean government estimates around two million more are affected by the disaster.

People are being assisted with search and rescue and medical assistance, as well as basic amenities like water, sanitation and shelter, however the needs are great.

The Chilean Red Cross is already working on the ground in partnership with emergency services, carrying out search and rescue operations and damage assessments, and giving medical assistance where necessary.

We have already released £50,000 from our Disaster Fund to help with the initial response, but more will be needed as the true extent of the disaster becomes clear.

How your donation could help

Jerry cans
£10 could buy five jerry cans for carrying and storing water
Blankets
£20 could buy five blankets for people left without shelter
Kitchen kits for the population in Lebanon
£30 could buy hygeine kits for ten people who have been affected by the earthquake
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Please send cheques made payable to British Red Cross to:
Chile Earthquake Appeal
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Vital infrastructure, including roads, bridges, hospitals, and water and electricity systems, has been badly damaged. The government estimates around 1.5 million houses were damaged by the quake.

There have so far been more than 33 aftershocks, many between 5.5 and 6.5 on the Richter scale.

Please donate to the British Red Cross today to help thousands of people in desperate need of humanitarian assistance.

In the event that we raise more money than can be reasonably and efficiently spent, any surplus funds will be used to help us prepare for and respond to other humanitarian disasters either overseas or here in the UK.
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