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Updated Information on the 2007 Peru Earthquake
Time of Earthquake: August 16th, night
Magnitude on the Richter Scale: 8.0
Where:Struck in the ocean 125 miles south of Peru
Area of greatest destruction: Pisco
Number of deaths: over 500
Number of injuries: More than 1,350
Number of people affected: 80,000
More than 16,000 homes have been destroyed and 80,000 persons directly affected by the disaster, according to news reports.
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Emergency Relief
The Peruvian Red Cross (PRC) has deployed 60 volunteers to the field. PRC response activities include ongoing needs assessments, search and rescue, distribution of relief items, and medical care. Four vehicles are available to be dispatched, and four ambulances are in Pisco in support of medical activities.
Post Emergency Rebuilding Relief
Donate to the Peru Earthquake Reconstruction Appeal
As an organization we focus on long term reconstruction, which typically begins four to six months after a disaster. Over the past 8 years we've learned that its best to get involved after the relief phase as design and construction professionals can make a more meaningful contribution at that point and can be a burden before then.
However people don't donate six months down the road, only when it is in the media or talked about at the dinner table. If you would like us to get involved we urge you to make a donation today and help us provide funds for long term rebuilding.
How Do You Help
To help provide sustainable building solutions to communities affected by the earthquake in Peru please make monetary donations by mail or online. Add "Peru Earthquake" in the description or memo of your donation.
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Hands On Disaster Response Needs Volunteers for Peru Earthquake
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. No special skills are needed and there is no minimum commitment – give us one day, one week, one month!
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 at 706-476-0310 or .
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.