Disaster Mgt & Emergency Response (DMERP)

>> PADF makes appeal for Chile's victims (English, Spanish)

>> Business News Americas sets up Blog (in English) to cover Chile earthquake news (click here)

>> BCLC Disaster Helpdesk Activated for Chile (click here) or contact 888-MY-BIZ-HELP

See BCLC/Twitter information about Chile (click here)

>> AmCham Chile Expresses Solidarity with Chileans affected by the earthquake (click here)

>> Google provides locator technology to help people find friends and families affected by earthquake in Chile (click here)

Haiti's Ongoing Recovery Effort

For the lastest news about the PADF Relief Effort for Haiti, visit PanAmericanRelief.org.

>> Chevron Donates $450,000 to the PADF Haiti Disaster Relief & Recovery Effort. More>>>> Donations are also accepted by a toll-free number: (877) 572-4484 (877) 572-4484 . It is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

>> PADF can receive donations now through text message. Only text HEAL to 50555 to donate $5 to PADF disaster relief efforts in Haiti. Please share with your friends and family.

>> FIND LOVED ONES - According to a press release sent out 1/14/2010, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has set up a special website to help thousands of people within Haiti and abroad restore contact with their loved ones. The address is www.icrc.org/familylinks.

>> HandsOn Disaster Response launches volunteer effort in Leogane, Haiti. More>>

>> USAID's platform for Haiti was set up to manage and channel donations, volunteers, and expertise. Companies and individuals wishing to offer donations or services (click here).

>> AmCham DR sets up a donation center for Haiti (click here).

>> Read the PADF appeal for Haiti and the victims of the earthquake that struck the nation on 1/13/2010 (click here).

>> Earthquakes section (under Resources) contains links technical information about seismic activity in the Caribbean (studies, maps, images, presentations, and blogs). More>>