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| Haiti: Red Cross Red Crescent launches urgent appeal 5 September 2008 The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) has launched an appeal for 3.8 million Swiss francs (3.4 million US dollars or 2.3 million euro) to support the humanitarian operation of the Haitian Red Cross, which is dealing with the impact of Hurricanes Gustav and Hanna. The funds are urgently needed to allow the Haitian Red Cross to help 10,000 families (or 50,000 people) over the next six months. Essential food items, first aid materials, vital medicines, clean drinking water and shelter are among the most urgent needs at this time, according to IFRC specialists on the ground. Thousands of Red Cross volunteers are working round the clock to aid the mounting number of victims after strong winds and torrential rains swept the country, especially in Artibonite, where many inhabitants have been evacuated to temporary shelters. Ongoing heavy rains block access to the affected areas making delivery of essential aid extremely hazardous and reducing the possibilities to conduct much-needed humanitarian assessments. The IFRC’s Pan American Disaster Response Unit (PADRU) has dispatched a flight with emergency supplies for 1,000 families. An IFRC team of disaster response specialists has now joined with Red Cross personnel on the spot in Haiti. For further information, or to set up interviews, please contact: Manuel Rodríguez, communications officer dispatched to Panama, Tel. + 507 6679 4334 Marie Louise Belanger, communications officer, Haití, Tel. + 509 36497350 Milagros Mateos, communications officer, Geneva, Tel. + 41 22 730 4357/ +41 79 752 0527 Allison Ali, communications officer, Trinidad and Tobago, + 1 868 627 2665 / 624 1557 The Geneva-based International Federation promotes the humanitarian activities of 186 National Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies among vulnerable people. By coordinating international disaster relief and encouraging development support, it seeks to prevent and alleviate human suffering. The Federation, National Societies and the International Committee of the Red Cross together, constitute the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. © International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies |
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