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Chile Earthquake: |
Haiti Earthquake: |
A massive earthquake struck Chile in the early morning hours of February 27, 2010. The 8.8 magnitude earthquake was centered off the coast approximately 70 miles NNE of Concepcion. Damage from the earthquake occurred as far away as Santiago which is 200 miles north of Concepcion. Officials estimate that 2 million people were affected and 500,000 homes were damaged. What can we do? As with the earthquake in Haiti, Washington residents wanting to assist in the relief efforts in Chile are encouraged to make cash donations to a charity of their choice. Cash donations allow organizations involved in responding to and assisting in the disaster recovery efforts to purchase specific supplies and materials in the quantities most needed. |
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A 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti near the capital of Port-au-Prince on Tuesday, January 12, 2010. The damage to buildings was extensive and the number of injured or dead is estimated to be in the thousands. Additional estimates state that 200,000 people have been displaced and approximately 3 million people have been affected by the earthquake and aftershocks. What can we do? Washington citizens wanting to assist in the relief efforts in Haiti are encouraged to make cash donations to a charity of their choice. Cash donations allow organizations involved in responding to and assisting in the disaster recovery efforts to purchase specific supplies and materials in the quantities most needed. |
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