Yushu Earthquake in Qinghai Province, China
23/04/2010 6:04 pm
The 2010 Yushu earthquake struck on April 14, 2010, and registered a magnitude of 6.9. It originated in Yushu, Qinghai, China, at 7:49 am local time. According to the Xinhua News Agency , 2,183 people have been confirmed dead, 84 missing, and 12,135 injured of which 1,434 are severely injured. The epicenter was located in Rima village (日玛村/日麻村), Upper Laxiu township (上拉秀乡) of Yushu County, in remote and rugged terrain, near the border of Tibet Autonomous Region. ( Source )
Those involved with relief efforts work with appointed agencies to assist in whatever ways possible. What can we do?
1. Pray.
- For strength for the medical team in Yushu.
- For the counselors and the carers in Xining, and the patients.
- For good relationships with the coordinating officials to facilitate effective relief and a medium to long-term response.
- For wisdom in directing our future plans.
2. Give. To support relief effort, you may donate to OMF International, PSC Project L75037. Please clearly designate your donation "For Yushu earthquake relief." You may donate by credit card HERE.
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