Figures released last night (Thursday) from the National Emergencies Commission (CNE) stated that 43 people are still missing in the storm effected areas of the Dominican Republic and that the death toll in the DR is now at 73. Evacuated people stand at 64,960 of which 22,758 were taken to shelters. In total 526,000 people have been rescued, but funding is still required to aid and assist. Please read on to see a list of non porift organisations that are helping the people of the Dominican Republic. There are now 62 communities still cut off and yesterday received food parcels dropped by helicopters, the first since the storm struck last weekend.While the cost of lives is terrible and cannot be given back, we can help a little to the surviving victims in the Dominican Republic by a financial donation:-
Early this morning (Friday) four helicopters arrived from the United States to help assist these stranded communities and another four helicopters are hopefully arriving tomorrow morning (Saturday 3rd Nov). 35 bridges and main roads have been badly damaged and or destroyed and this is what is keeping "foot" aid workers from reaching people, hence the desperate need for air aid.
Two bank accounts have been set up to receive funds both from international people and people living in the Dominican Republic.
Sur Futuro is a charity organization headed by Melba Segura de Grullon and are taking cash donations at the following bank accounts:
Banco Popular (BPD Dominicano) Account Number - #742 149 95-7
Bando de Reservas (Banreservas) Account Number - #240 012 544-3
Here is a list of non profit organizations that are looking for financial aid to assist the Dominican People:-
Batey Relief Alliance (BRA) – www.funredes.org
Dominican Red Cross – www.icrc.org
Fundacion Cruz Jiminian – www.visionmundial.org.do
Ame Canal 47 – Tel 809 549 4747
Group CCN – www.centrocuestanacional.com
ActionAid Americas – This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Cosejo Nacional de Zonas Francas de Exportacion – www.cnzfe.gov.do
Plan International – www.plan-international.org
Thank you for your heart and kindness.
