Monday, May 29, 2006
Indonesian Earthquake Claims Over 5,000 Lives
Posted by Ed Hansberry in "OFF-TOPIC" @ 01:30 PM
http://www.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/asiapcf/05/29/indonesia.quake/index.html
"Heavy rain and damaged roads were hindering efforts to help survivors of a major Indonesian earthquake, which officials said killed more than 5,100 people, seriously injured 6,500 and left thousands more homeless. While aid has been trickling in, overwhelmed hospitals were struggling to treat huge numbers of patients with limited medical supplies."
Wow, Indonesia simply cannot get a break. It hasn't really recovered from the devastating effects of the tsunami in December 2004, and now it has been hit by an earthquake that has the death toll above 5,000. We at Pocket PC Thoughts take time out occasionally when there is a disaster of such magnitude to remind ourselves of what is really important.
Everyone has their own particular charity they prefer to give to during times like this. I am linking to two that I know are reputable and have very low administrative overhead. Of course, if you have one you are more comfortable with, then by all means, use that one. The point is to give something back to those that really need it right now. :)
• Salvation Army
• Red Cross
"Heavy rain and damaged roads were hindering efforts to help survivors of a major Indonesian earthquake, which officials said killed more than 5,100 people, seriously injured 6,500 and left thousands more homeless. While aid has been trickling in, overwhelmed hospitals were struggling to treat huge numbers of patients with limited medical supplies."
Wow, Indonesia simply cannot get a break. It hasn't really recovered from the devastating effects of the tsunami in December 2004, and now it has been hit by an earthquake that has the death toll above 5,000. We at Pocket PC Thoughts take time out occasionally when there is a disaster of such magnitude to remind ourselves of what is really important.
Everyone has their own particular charity they prefer to give to during times like this. I am linking to two that I know are reputable and have very low administrative overhead. Of course, if you have one you are more comfortable with, then by all means, use that one. The point is to give something back to those that really need it right now. :)
• Salvation Army
• Red Cross
