WASHINGTON, May 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Red Cross is
prepared to release funds and supplies, estimated at $100,000, to help the
people of Myanmar who were affected by Cyclone Nargis, a deadly storm that
made landfall on May 2.
Government and media reports estimate up to 10,000 deaths and
catastrophic damage, causing widespread power and telecommunications
outages. Initial reports also indicate the storm compromised water and fuel
supplies, wiped out vital crops and, in some areas, destroyed 95 percent of
the homes, leaving thousands of families without shelter.
Almost immediately, the Myanmar Red Cross began distributing thousands
of family kits, containing clothing, blankets, cookware and hygiene
supplies, and safe drinking water to schools and pagodas serving as
emergency shelters. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red
Crescent Societies has released an initial $189,000 to support the Red
Cross relief effort in Myanmar.
The American Red Cross is in close contact with its colleagues at the
Myanmar Red Cross and the International Federation, and continues to
monitor the situation to assess the needs of survivors. The American Red
Cross stands prepared to provide additional assistance as the situation
develops.
You can help those affected by countless 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 help those in
need. Call 1-800-RED CROSS or 1-800-257-7575 (Spanish). Contributions to
the International Response Fund may be sent to your local American Red
Cross chapter or to the American Red Cross International Response Fund,
P.O. Box 37243, Washington, DC 20013. Internet users can make a secure
online contribution by visiting http://www.redcross.org. The American Red Cross
honors donor intent. If you wish to designate your donation to a specific
disaster please do so at the time of your donation.
SOURCE American Red Cross
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