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Home » Devastating Earthquake in Amatrice, Italy: How You Can Help

Devastating Earthquake in Amatrice, Italy: How You Can Help

August 25, 2016 5 Comments


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I’ve always believed that once you feel that something negative has happened to you . . . there is always, ALWAYS someone, somewhere who is experiencing something worse.

Last night, in the wee hours when everyone is quietly enjoying their slumber, and while experiencing a normal period of insomnia on top of dealing with the after-pain of having hernia surgery, I watched an announcement of ‘Breaking News’ slide across the top of my computer screen about an earthquake that had just taken place moments earlier in and around Amatrice, Italy.

Only 2 people were pronounced deceased at that initial time of announcement . . .

but today the morbid toll of loss of souls has increased to nearly 300 human beings, most who lost their lives in the midst of their quiet sleep, after a 6.2-magnitude earthquake.  Other fatalities were reported in the nearby towns of Accumoli and Arquata del Tronto.  More than 1,000 people have been displaced by the quake, and the Civil Protection agency said no residents will be allowed to sleep in the devastated town of Amatrice Wednesday night.

Just horrible and tragic news

Mother Nature can be so beautiful and yet so cruel

 

Pope Francis called for prayers for those affected by the disaster while Italian President Sergio Mattarella said “the entire country should rally with solidarity around the affected populations.”  “At the moment we need to employ all our forces to save human lives, treat the injured and ensure the best conditions for the people displaced,” he said.

 

Domenica Marchetti, has shared information on where we can go to contribute and donate to the relief work.  Here is the link to her blog post where you will find the links to the relief organizations and where you can contribute:

Earthquake in Central Italy: How to Help

Devastating Earthquake in Amatrice, Italy: How You Can Help

Thank you dear friends!

Roz

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Comments

  1. Mary-the boondocks blog says

    August 26, 2016 at 5:17 AM

    I am so saddened to hear of this. I also live nearby in Greece and know how difficult it is living here with earthquakes that can strike at any moment. I pray that everyone will be safe and that this will be over soon.

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    • Roz says

      August 26, 2016 at 9:06 AM

      Mary, I have experienced two earthquakes, one in Los Angeles and one in South Carolina (yes, there’s a major fault line here). They were less in magnitude at 4.5, but scary enough just to be shaken around. I cannot imagine going through one this large and to have lost so many loved ones, especially the children. I join you in your prayers for those affected.
      Hugs,
      Roz

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  2. [email protected]'s Recipes says

    August 26, 2016 at 12:50 PM

    I still couldn’t believe what I saw on TV next day…the whole town was gone and so many residents were killed in this strong earthquake. I was shocked and deeply saddened to see that…My condolences and sympathy to everyone affected by the earthquake.

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  3. mjskitchen says

    August 31, 2016 at 10:12 PM

    This was such a tragedy and so very sad. My heart goes out to everyone affected by this tragedy. Thanks for the link to how we can help!

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  4. ChgoJohn says

    September 3, 2016 at 5:18 PM

    So very tragic. Roz. So many lives lost and families impacted. I’m very thankful that my family was out of harm’s way, and posted a link to the Italian Red Cross on Facebook. Thanks for posting this link, too.

    Reply

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