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Paredones

Universidad Alberto Hurtado will be going this Saturday to the locality of Paredones (VI R) to offer aid.

http://www.paredones.comunatransparente.cl/

The Municipality of Paredones is working to take care of the majority of the community's needs and they already have a preliminary list of the individuals that the need the modt urgent aid, what kind of aid and where to focus it.
For the goups and volunteers that will be traveling starting tomorrow, it is recommended to centralize/gather in the municipality, to organize these groups with functionaries and from there on distribute according to the list which is being revised constantly. The road from San Fernando to Paredones has been rehabilitated, even though we continue with communication and electric power problems up to this minute.

There is a need of EVERYTHING, but especially non-perishable food, diapers, milk, clorox (for water), blankets, bed sheeting, cover ups for the night and charcoal. In some cases, pots and pans to cook with as well.
The donations can be gathered in the municipality of Paredones, it is very easy to get there.
To camp in, there are a few open spaces like the Plaza and green areas close to a dry river space.
Please also tkae gas fuel and if not possible to bring gas fuel, then it is possible to pass by Lolos and Santa Cruz and little by little fill up.
Not sure which kind of tools will be needed. However, the help of people will be crucial to provide the much needed aid to the families in Paredones.

Thanks / Posted on behalf of Zandra.

LLICO
BOYECURA

UNIVERSIDAD MAYOR HELPS LLICO Y BOYECURA.

Would like to collect 1000 baskets of basic needs.

Donations in MANUEL MONTT headquarters.

Posted on behalf of Zandra.

With hygiene supplies nobody yet has mentioned ladies sanitary napkins/pads. Just putting the suggestion out there.

Translated on behalf of Zandra

FOR THOSE WHO ARE IN PUNTA ARENAS:

The Red Cross of Punta Arenas has started a campaign to help the those who were injured on the day of the earthquake,

Headquarters of the Red Cross (Cruz Roja)
Avenida Colón #1098 [Punta Arenas]

The Red Cross issues a call to citizens of Punta Arenas to go make new donations at their branches, because the truck that is going to Talcahuano will take all that has been collected as of today [March 4]. So the doors are open to receive non-perishable foods, diapers, [powdered] milk, etc. STRENGTH TO CHILE!

Translated on behalf of Zandra

NON-PERISHABLE FOOD DRIVE
MAPUCHE COMMUNITIES

March 7

Quinta Normal Park (at the side of the soccer field)

UNIVERSITY OF TEMUCO HELP FOR LLICO AND BOYECURA

The goal is to collect 1000 baskets of non-perishable foods.
Donations are being received at the headquarters of MANUEL MONTT.

Translated on behalf of Zandra
This appears to be a duplicate posting of the message by MiamiFlorida above

DONATIONS OF MONEY
The following are offical ways to donate money:

Within Chile [Chilean pesos]:
-To the Red Cross: Checking account(cuenta corriente) number: 362883 at Banco Estado in the name of: Cruz Roja Chilena.

-To Cáritas Chile: Checking account (cuenta corriente) number: 0-082-18-00080-1 at Banco Santander; RUT: 70.020.800-1. For infomation, contact: culloa@caritaschile.org

-To Un Techo para Chile ["A Roof for Chile"]: Donations by electronic transfer to account number 399409-0 at Banco Santander, in the name of Fundación Un Techo para Chile, Rut: 65.533.130-1, or by window to account 2010 at Banco Santander.

-To Hogar de Cristo ["Home of Christ"]: Donations to the account number 0036-0100586041at Banco BBVA; in the name of: Hogar de Cristo; RUT 81.496.800-6. Information: hcristo@hogardecristo.cl.

Outside of Chile
[U.S.A.]
– Google: Donations will be channeled through UNICEF or through Direct Relief International. Donations can be made at the following website: http://www.google.com/relief/chileearthquake/. Donations can also be made through Citibank, Checking account # 9941973331, ABA code 021000089, Address: 153 East 53 Street, 4th floor. New York, NY 10022.

[U.S.A. or Europe]
– Un Techo para Chile (UTPC) ["A Roof for Chile"]:, Account number 0-051-0004245-4 at Banco Santander Chile. Other information: RUT: 65.533.130-1; SWIFT: BSCHCLRM; Address: Bandera 140, Santiago, Chile. Intermediary Bank for US dollars: WACHOVIA BANK N.A. (N. YORK); SWIFT: PNBPUS3NNYC; ABA: 026005092. If the donation comes from Europe, use the following as the Intermediary Bank: "Banco Santander Central Hispano S.A. (MADRID)”; SWIFT: BSCHESMM, IBAN: ES 4200 495494852910148818.

For help originating in Mexico,
- Deposits to Banco HSBC account 4042482448. Chilean Embassy (Embajada de Chile). For transfers, note the code: 021180040424824488.

U.S.A. Donations by text message
- Please spread the word! Send an SMS with the text “CHILE” to 20222 or to 25383 to donate $10 to Habitat for Humanity or to World Vision.

Translated on behalf of Ana Maria

DONATIONS OF BLOOD
There is a premium on blood donors with blood type O negative, which is very scarce.
For those who want to donate blood, here is a list of places where you can do that:

*Permanent [blood donation sites]:
-Valparaíso: Centro de Sangre de Valparaíso (Blood Center of Valparaíso), Las Cuevas 965, la Subida El Litre.

-San Fernando: Banco de Sangre (Blood Bank), Hospital de San Fernando, on Negrete 1401

-Talca: Centro de Diagnóstico Terapéutico (Therapeutic Diagnostic Center), located beside the Hospital Regional de Talca (Regional Hospital of Talca).

-Puerto Montt: Escuela (School) Nº 6 of Puerto Montt, across from the Plaza de Armas.

-Región Metropolitana (Santiago area), Centro de Sangre Metropolitano (Metropolitan Blood Center), Avda. Vitacura (Ex Hospital Militar (previously Military Hospital)), and at the Posta Central (Central Post) on Portugal 125, Metro U.Católica.

For those wishing to donate blood, the times to do so are between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
In other cities around the country you may donate at blood banks in local hospitals.

*Temporary Campaign:
-Universidad Mayor: The University will conduct a massive blood donation campaign on Saturday, March 6 at its headquarters at Manuel Montt 367 [Santiago], from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Information regarding blood donations:
- Must be between 18 and 65 years of age,
- Weigh more than 50 kgs (110 lbs)
- Have not donated blood within the past 3 months
– Have 1 year without any new tatoos and a stable partner
– Have not gone without eating.
See following website for further requirements: http://www.davila.cl/serv_apoyo/bancosangre.asp

Translated on behalf of Ana Maria

LIPIMAVIDA

CITY DEVASTATED BY TSUNAMI

Need:
- Cleaning Supplies
- Water
- Clothing
- Matresses

AV.La Paz 666 esq. Olivos independencia.

Please contact: Max Moyano cel.82897064 2-7772200

LOLOL

In urgent need of emergency housing and volunteers to build them.

Psychologists Needed

Websites: http://www.mentesana.cl and http://e-psicologia.cl

Psychologists are being recruited to help the victims of the earthquake. First, psychologists are needed who can donate consulting hours and second, psychologists who are located in their cities or who can relocate. If someone could write a guide of psychological aid for victims of the earthquake, we would gladly publish it. Please send it via email.

Translated on behalf of Ana Maria

RANCAGUA

Need following donations:

- Cleaning supplies
- Non-perishable food
(Please no more clothing unless they are sheets and blankets)

Where: Cruz Roja, Campos #555, Rancagua.

Thanks!