Red Cross and Red Crescent Support for Chilean Earthquake Operation Grows

by Gary Kopycinski on March 1, 2010

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GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–February 28, 2010. As the death toll from the massive earthquake which struck Chile on 27 February continues to climb – more than 300 people now, the mobilization of the Chilean Red Cross Society (CRCS) and the International Federation gathers pace.

The Chilean Red Cross has been able to establish some contact with its branch offices in the affected zones, where volunteers are providing first aid. This very preliminary information is being compiled and will…