What The Victims Need

Here is a list of what the victims often need, at a crisis like in the Philippines:

(1) clothing

clothing for males (kids, teens, adults, mature);

clothing for females (kids, teens, adults, pregnant mothers, mature);

clothing for infants;

diapers, blankets;

slippers, flat shoes

(2) food

food with caloric value, preferably one that's high in protein (e.g. corned beef, fish, etc.)

rice, sugar, salt

(3) health care

medicine against infections, fever, flu, cough, diarrhea, stomach ache

oral electrolyte maintenance solutions (e.g. Pedialyte, Gatorade, etc.)

(4) sanitation

disinfectant wipes

(5) shelter

There are so many other things needed to rebuild people's lives, but we ought to start from rebuilding their physical strength. Please be guided by these measures, and if you wish to check on the immediacy of the stuff that you want to provide, you may call the Red Cross at 1-800-RedCross or the Philippine Consulate at 212-764-1330 ext. 312.

God bless us all.