We would like to extend our deepest sympathy and support to all those that may have been affected by this weekend’s tsunami.
If you need information for relatives or friends in the areas hit, here are some disaster hotlines from around the region:
India Representatives: +91 11 2309 3054
Thailand Emergency Hotline: +66 2643 5262 and 2643 5000
Sri Lanka Resident Information: +94 11 536 1938
Sri Lanka Tourists Information: +94 11 243 7061
Maldives Government Hotline: +44 20 7224 2149
Seychelles Travelers Information: +248 321 676
For anyone who would like to send clothing/food/money we have compiled a short list of online resources that gives information on how you can help. Please note we have not had time to review the credibility of the organizations listed so we urge you to do a little research before making any financial contributions.
Appeal to assist tsunami victims in South India and Sri Lanka
http://www.indiatogether.org/relief/tsunami/docs/esgltr.htm
Prime Minister Of India National Relief Fund
http://pmindia.nic.in/relief.htm
Association for India’s Development Tsunami Relief Campaign
http://www.aidindia.org/CMS
As the week’s go on we will try to keep you posted on any new reputible disaster recovery charities as they become available.
Thank you.
James Lane
Editor in Chief
Hot Indie News
HotIndieNews @ yahoo.com
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