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domingo, 17 de enero de 2010

How You Can Help Haiti


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  from Jen Hubley
The earthquake in Haiti is being called the biggest disaster since the Indonesian tsunami. As many as 50,000 people may have died, and the country will need every penny of the $100 million it will receive in relief funds.

 
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What Happened in Haiti
Bridget explains the scope of the disaster: "Here's a frame of reference to keep in mind: A magnitude 6.5 earthquake strikes off the coast of Northern California on Saturday, causing $21.9 million in damage to the city of Eureka but -- thanks to high building standards and retrofitting -- no deaths or major injuries." The earthquake in Haiti was much higher in magnitude -- and Haiti doesn't have the infrastructure to cope with the disaster.

 
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How You Can Help
How can you help? There are several trustworthy organizations that will take your donations and use them to aid the victims of the quake. These are the best places to offer your support.

 
A Donor's Guide to International Emergencies
The only people who actually benefit from a natural disaster are the scam artists, who turn out in droves to dupe the well-intentioned. Don't be fooled. This is the safe way to donate.

 
 
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