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Peru Earthquake 2007

Posted by: gweiner
Date: Thu, 2007-08-16 22:34

Time of Earthquake: August 16th, night
Magnitude on the Richter Scale: 7.9
Where:Destruction was centered in Peru's southern desert, at the oasis city of Ica and the nearby port of Pisco, about 125 miles southeast of the capital, Lima.
Area of greatest destruction: Pisco
Number of deaths: approximately 450
Number of injuries: More than 1,350
Number of people affected: 60,000

In 1970 there was an earthquake aproximately this strong and there was massive devastation, due to the areas disaster response accurate numbers about the true damage won't be known for a while.

"The death toll of this earthquake was over 66,000. It is the 4th most deadly earthquake of the world in the 20th century. This disastrous earthquake destroyed about 200,000 homes and buildings and left approximately 800,000 people homeless in a region of 40,000 square miles." -SeismoArchives, 1970 Peru Earthquake Archive

[Get more info here]

What do you think the best ways to help are?

I am still waiting for the Red Cross to release information about their intended response.

Do something and volunteer with Hands On Disaster Response

Submitted by HODR on Tue, 2007-09-04 20:30.

Hands On Disaster Response Needs Volunteers for Peru Earthquake Relief

Hands On Disaster Response (HODR), a volunteer-driven 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization, has announced the launch of a volunteer project to help the devastated Pisco province of Peru recover and rebuild. A magnitude 7.9 earthquake struck Peru on August 15, killing over 500 people, interrupting schools, disrupting livelihoods, and destroying over 40,000 homes.

A HODR assessment team arrived in Peru August 20, 2007. After touring some of the region’s hardest-hit towns and populations, the team has identified a community where it can have a maximum impact. Over the next few months, HODR volunteers will support the recovery efforts of Pisco through a variety of cleanup, rebuilding, and community development projects.

We are now looking for volunteers to join us for this relief project. HODR’s Peru Earthquake Relief Project will begin on September 8, 2007. There is no charge to volunteer with HODR, but the organization asks that individuals provide their own transportation to the volunteer base. In exchange for volunteer time and resources, HODR provides food, shelter, and a dynamic, rewarding work experience.

We welcome any and all volunteers for any amount of time you can give to help out the people of Pisco, Peru in this relief project. Please visit our Volunteer Info section on our website www.hodr.org for more information. We will continue to update our site as we learn more. If you are interested in volunteering, please email .

HODR is also accepting monetary donations to aid the survivors of the Peru earthquake and offset the costs of the project. If you are unable to volunteer, but still wish to help, you can donate securely on our website www.hodr.org. All donations are tax-deductible and will be used effectively in this relief project. All funds donated to HODR go directly towards these efforts to help run a successful relief project. Please give generously to support our volunteers and the people they assist.

For additional information on HODR’s Peru Earthquake Relief Project, please visit www.hodr.org or contact Paula Ogletree [Admin: deleted personal information].

ABOUT: Hands On Disaster Response is a US-based, volunteer-driven, 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization dedicated to timely disaster response and relief. HODR strives to provide hands-on relief to survivors of natural disasters with maximum speed and minimum bureaucracy. Our projects focus on applying volunteer resources and expertise to communities affected by natural disaster; projects typically focus on rebuilding and community development. Previous projects have included Thailand (2004 Southeast Asian Tsunami), USA (Hurricane Katrina), Indonesia (2006 Jogjakarta earthquake), and the Philippines (Typhoon Reming). Donations made to HODR are tax deductible.

updates

Submitted by gweiner on Tue, 2007-08-21 15:34.

Do Something will be supporting Architecture for Humanity in the rebuilding of Peru. They are a great org that not only rebuilds in areas hit by disasters but also uses local materials and labor.
The Red Cross has also begun responding.

Click here to see how you can help.

Condolences

Submitted by chol on Sun, 2007-08-19 03:12.

May God bless their souls!
Chol

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