You can also Text HAITI to 90999 to donate $10 to American Red Cross relief in Haiti.
Following the earthquake today in Haiti, the American Red Cross is pledging support to assist communities impacted by this disaster, and is prepared to take further action as local responders assess the situation.
Initial reports indicate widespread damage in Port au Prince, with aftershocks continuing. As with most earthquakes, we expect to see immediate needs for food, water, temporary shelter, medical services and emotional support.
In the next few days, the American Red Cross expects to release relief supplies from one of its warehouses in Panama for approximately 5,000 families and deploy a disaster management specialist to Haiti.
To date we have not received any request for blood products from the government of Haiti. We will respond to any request that we receive for blood products based on availability.
The American Red Cross has an extensive partnership with the Haitian Red Cross, and employs several staff members in Haiti who provide ongoing HIV/AIDS prevention and disaster preparedness education. The Haitian Red Cross was founded in 1931 and specializes in emergency response, community health services, blood transfusions, ambulance services and first aid training.
You can help the victims of countless crises around the world each year by making a financial gift to the American Red Cross International Response Fund, which will provide immediate relief and long-term support through supplies, technical assistance and other support to help those in need. The American Red Cross honors donor intent. Donations can be sent to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, D.C. 20013, or made by phone at 1-800-REDCROSS or 1-800-257-7575 (Spanish) or online at www.redcross.org. |
