VOLCANO ERUPTION RELIEF GUATEMALA
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On June 3rd, Volcano Fuego, in Guatemala, had the most violent eruption in decades. More than 2 million people were affected during the event, and many more for the next few months to come.
At least 68 people were killed and hundreds more lost their homes after the volcano erupted on Sunday, engulfing homes in villages in the Central American country and cutting off several communities from aid.
Whole villages remain unaccounted for
Firefighters and all rescue personal are digging through hot ash without gloves, masks, or proper gear. Antigua Guatemala and surrounding areas are being led by Volunteer Fire Departments, all with limited resources. The national government has said that they have not allocated any funding to emergencies in the country. This will make for a massive problem for the hundreds directly affected and the thousands indirectly.
Pappy's BBQ, a local restaurant in Antigua Guatemala, manages one of the largest network of NGO's in the country. They would like to assist the local volunteer firefighters by supporting their current needs and potentially preparing them for the weeks ahead. The founder of Pappy's BBQ, Blake Thurgood Manson, is a Volunteer First Responder from Texas, and completely understands the needs of these young and hardworking volunteers. We are raising funds for:
Phase I: (going on now!)
1. Masks for the volunteers helping the cleanup ($1,200)
2. Cleaning equipment for the FireFighters to distribute to the people ($4,000)
3. Tractor Rental to support the area affected ($400/day x 7 days = $2,800)
4. Gas for the transportation, engines and Tractors ($2,000)
Phase II: Next few days
5. Blankets, bedding, clothing (2nd hand), feminine supplies, hygiene products, medical supplies, food, Purified Water, and other items to support the volunteer run shelters. (a little goes a long way here in Guatemala, $10,000 for 3 weeks supplies)
Phase III: Next few Months
6. Provisions and support for the next weeks to months of clean-up ($10,000)
At least 68 people were killed and hundreds more lost their homes after the volcano erupted on Sunday, engulfing homes in villages in the Central American country and cutting off several communities from aid.
Whole villages remain unaccounted for
Firefighters and all rescue personal are digging through hot ash without gloves, masks, or proper gear. Antigua Guatemala and surrounding areas are being led by Volunteer Fire Departments, all with limited resources. The national government has said that they have not allocated any funding to emergencies in the country. This will make for a massive problem for the hundreds directly affected and the thousands indirectly.
Pappy's BBQ, a local restaurant in Antigua Guatemala, manages one of the largest network of NGO's in the country. They would like to assist the local volunteer firefighters by supporting their current needs and potentially preparing them for the weeks ahead. The founder of Pappy's BBQ, Blake Thurgood Manson, is a Volunteer First Responder from Texas, and completely understands the needs of these young and hardworking volunteers. We are raising funds for:
Phase I: (going on now!)
1. Masks for the volunteers helping the cleanup ($1,200)
2. Cleaning equipment for the FireFighters to distribute to the people ($4,000)
3. Tractor Rental to support the area affected ($400/day x 7 days = $2,800)
4. Gas for the transportation, engines and Tractors ($2,000)
Phase II: Next few days
5. Blankets, bedding, clothing (2nd hand), feminine supplies, hygiene products, medical supplies, food, Purified Water, and other items to support the volunteer run shelters. (a little goes a long way here in Guatemala, $10,000 for 3 weeks supplies)
Phase III: Next few Months
6. Provisions and support for the next weeks to months of clean-up ($10,000)
Organizer
Merri Manson
Organizer
