From: dfuller@nyx.cs.du.edu (Desi Fuller)
Subject: American Red Cross Update
Organization: Nyx, Public Access Unix @ U. of Denver Math/CS dept.
Date: Wed, 2 Sep 92 15:43:48 GMT

SUBJECT: Hurricane Andrew--Fund-Raising Update

     GIFTS OF GOODS AND SERVICES:  We continue to prefer cash
donations because they allow us to serve the individual needs of
the victim, but, because of the special nature of this disaster,
we are accepting specific gifts of goods and services from
corporations and the business community, based on the needs as
they are currently communicated from field staff in Florida.  Due
to the large numbers of calls NHQ is receiving, we are providing
this info to you so that you may be able to help us screen
appropriate offers of goods from corps. in your area.  Assist as
many callers as you can, rather than referring them to NHQ. 
Making approp. referrals will help your community in helping
victims of the hurricane, even if it is through another agency.  
We are NOT collecting USED clothing or goods from the general
public. We encourage you to make appropriate referrals for such
donations to agencies listed below, rather than simply turning
down offers of assistance. Please follow these procedures:
     Please FAX offers of items from corps. & businesses in your
area to Carol Williams at NHQ FAX # 202-636-3776.  Please DO NOT
ACCEPT ANY ITEMS until cleared by NHQ.
     NHQ will coordinate the shipping schedule of all items.  FAX
Carol Williams the following info: size of truck, number of
pallets, number of cases, length of time truck can stay at
staging area, location of departure point, value of donation,
needs for special handling (like refrigeration).  We will contact
you to arrange shipping details.
     We are accepting items, in bulk quantities, which are most
critically needed 1st, & then others as the need arises. Please
help people understand that needs will exist for many weeks, and
we may want to schedule their donations for several wks from now. 
      Small truckloads (smaller than a tractor-trailer), mixed
loads, items not on our needs list may be referred to the Fla
Relief Center 1-800-354-3571.  Perishable food (truck loads of
apples or potatoes), mixed loads of food, consumer size
nonperishable food may be referred to Second Harvest  312-263-
2303.  Other verified phone #s for reference are: FEMA (So. Fla.)
1-800-462-9029; Catholic Charities 202-398-1022; So Baptists 901-
272-2461; Adventist Community Services 1-800-253-3000; Mennonites
for building, construction & labor 305-823-6100.
     We are NOT asking you to solicit needed items, only for your
help in screening LARGE QUANTITY donations from the corp. & bus.
community. Current needs are: food & drinks that can be handed
out from the ERV - snacks, canned drinks, powdered mixes etc.;
indust size #10 cans--large quantities that can be heated and
require no water; water--canned or 1 gal. plastic containers,
ice, portable radios, batteries, flashlights. Paper goods: cups,
plates, napkins, plastic forks, knives and spoons, toilet tissue,
paper towels. Baby Products: disposable diapers, baby formula,
baby food, baby wipes.  Personal care items: sanitary napkins,
adult diapers, shampoo, creme rinse, soap, toothbrushes,
toothpaste, razors, shaving cream.  NEW sheets, pillows, toys and
games, crayons, coloring books & children's books in Eng. & Span. 
NEW baseball caps, sneakers, lightweight, waterproof outerwear
donated by a manufacturer or company, NOT from the genl public. 
Donation of truck, rail and air transport to ship products.
Medical supplies: temperature skin dots/strips; blood pressure
cuffs; all size bandaids, gauze & Ace Bandages; medical gloves;
antibiotic ointments; generic medicine for diarrhea for babies;
alcohol wipes; insect repellent; insulin; hand wipes; tylenol;
pump Dial soap; Clorox; feeding supplement for the elderly;
medical disposable scrub suits.  If clarification is needed call
Carol Williams at 202-639-3250.  

     CORRECTION: On 8/27 we incorrectly notified you that the
Florida State Emergency Plan had been put into effect. The state
of Florida is not stopping trucks at the state line.

     HURRICANE ANDREW--FLORIDA (DR831):  The number of emergency
assistance cases has jumped fivefold as more victims come in to
receive ARC services.  The 6 Fla. service centers have opened 
total of 1,795 cases.  Each case represents a family assisted with
ARC services or financial resources.  13 shelters remain open for
2,109 people.  The # of shelters open fluctuates daily, based on
demand & direction from state & fed officials.  Yesterday, 103,367
meals were served from fixed & mobile locations, for a cumulative
total of 1,645,863 served to date in Fla.

     HURRICANE ANDREW--MIDWEST (DR850):  Two more service centers
opened for a total of 8; as a result, cases have increased to 900. 
Seven shelters remain open, housing 788 residents.  The ARC served
76,642 meals yesterday, for a total of 281,790 meals to date in La. 

     TYPHOON OMAR, GUAM (DR844):  The Fedl Response Plan has been
activated in part for relief ops here; the govt is in the process
of determining responsibilities, including the role of the ARC
under Emergency Support Funct #6 of the Plan.  ARC is proceeding
with its normal island response.  Yesterday, 3,500 people were
housed in 12 shelters.  ARC plans to open service centers on 9/3. 
Damage assessment is 15 percent complete and indicates heavy damage
in 13 communities; and 72 business are destroyed or have major
damage.
--
Desmond S. Fuller - Network Administrator       American Red Cross
                                                Jerome H. Holland Laboratory
Office - (301) 738-0898 or -0894                15601 Crabbs Branch Way
FAX    - (301) 738-0794                         Rockville, MD  20855
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