Zagreb Earthquake Relief
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What Happened?
On March 22, 2020, in the early morning hours, the Richter Magnitude Scale recorded a 5.5 magnitude earthquake that rocked the city of Zagreb and vicinity. This event forced hospitals and residents to evacuate outside into the frigid morning air, full of fear and uncertainty due to the harsh awakening. The city was then hit with more than an additional 70 tremors (with a lesser magnitude) to date. At a time of a worldwide pandemic and country-wide lockdown due to COVID-19, the situation caused by the natural disaster presents itself with more obstacles (i.e. minimized self-isolation/quarantine); with many residents/hospital patients not being able to re-enter their homes/safe zones due to structural ruins and having to seek for shelter in the time being. This is the case with many homes, hospitals, and educational facilities all over the city.
Donation Distribution:
The donations received through this fundraising page are to be donated to the Klinika za dječje bolesti: Klaićeva Dječija Bolnica Zagreb (Children's Hospital); Cvjetno Naselje Studentski Dom (University Student Residence), that was able to evacuate the current student residents in order to be able to provide shelter, food, and accommodation to those left homeless overnight from the earthquake; the front-line emergency workers (Healthcare workers, firefighters, and emergency personnel) that risked their lives in order to assure the safety of Zagreb residents, particularly the newborn babies that had to be evacuated out of the maternity ward. Lastly, to families and individuals in need who have been affected by the earthquake.
Upon completion of this fundraising campaign, an update will be provided as to where the funds were allocated.
Who am I and How Will Your Donation be Presented?
I am Canadian-born with a Croatian background. Croatia, particularly Zagreb, holds a special place in my heart. It is a place that I frequent often and look forward to seeing time and time again. Having seen the current situation unfolding in Zagreb, as well as Zagreb in such ruins, I want to help in any way I can, however, I cannot do it alone. Similarily as a few other groups from other countries have done, I hope we all come together in providing a small difference for people in need.
Ana Maria Ilicic
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Person. (2020, March 22). Strong quake strikes Croatia, damaging buildings in the capital. Retrieved from https://www.smh.com.au/world/europe/strong-quake-strikes-croatia-damaging-buildings-in-the-capital-20200322-p54ct7.html
Photo: Antonio Bronic/Reuters
(Photo: HINA/Damir SENČAR)
On March 22, 2020, in the early morning hours, the Richter Magnitude Scale recorded a 5.5 magnitude earthquake that rocked the city of Zagreb and vicinity. This event forced hospitals and residents to evacuate outside into the frigid morning air, full of fear and uncertainty due to the harsh awakening. The city was then hit with more than an additional 70 tremors (with a lesser magnitude) to date. At a time of a worldwide pandemic and country-wide lockdown due to COVID-19, the situation caused by the natural disaster presents itself with more obstacles (i.e. minimized self-isolation/quarantine); with many residents/hospital patients not being able to re-enter their homes/safe zones due to structural ruins and having to seek for shelter in the time being. This is the case with many homes, hospitals, and educational facilities all over the city.
Donation Distribution:
The donations received through this fundraising page are to be donated to the Klinika za dječje bolesti: Klaićeva Dječija Bolnica Zagreb (Children's Hospital); Cvjetno Naselje Studentski Dom (University Student Residence), that was able to evacuate the current student residents in order to be able to provide shelter, food, and accommodation to those left homeless overnight from the earthquake; the front-line emergency workers (Healthcare workers, firefighters, and emergency personnel) that risked their lives in order to assure the safety of Zagreb residents, particularly the newborn babies that had to be evacuated out of the maternity ward. Lastly, to families and individuals in need who have been affected by the earthquake.
Upon completion of this fundraising campaign, an update will be provided as to where the funds were allocated.
Who am I and How Will Your Donation be Presented?
I am Canadian-born with a Croatian background. Croatia, particularly Zagreb, holds a special place in my heart. It is a place that I frequent often and look forward to seeing time and time again. Having seen the current situation unfolding in Zagreb, as well as Zagreb in such ruins, I want to help in any way I can, however, I cannot do it alone. Similarily as a few other groups from other countries have done, I hope we all come together in providing a small difference for people in need.
Ana Maria Ilicic
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Person. (2020, March 22). Strong quake strikes Croatia, damaging buildings in the capital. Retrieved from https://www.smh.com.au/world/europe/strong-quake-strikes-croatia-damaging-buildings-in-the-capital-20200322-p54ct7.htmlPhoto: Antonio Bronic/Reuters(Photo: HINA/Damir SENČAR)Organizer
Ana Maria Ilicic
Organizer
Mississauga, ON
