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DAM-L fwd from NBA: how to help re Gujerati earthquake



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subject: LS: Urgent Appeal for Quake Relief from NBA


<bold>URGENT APPEAL FOR RELIEF AND SUPPORT IN EARTHQUAKE HIT AREAS : 28
JANUARY 2001


</bold>Dear Friends,


The earthquake in Gujarat has caused havoc of unimaginable proportions.
Enormous destruction and immense human tragedy has engulfed large parts
of Gujarat, especially Kutch, Ahemdabad and parts of Saurashtra. The
full magnitude of the tragedy is yet to emerge. Overwhelming gestures
of support and assistance are pouring in from all over the country, but
the impact is so huge that it is still falling short.

We appeal to everyone to come forth and give all the assistance and
support that they can. We are giving below some details about what is
required which is becoming clearer now.


Meanwhile, the first team from Narmada Bachao Andolan of 25 people is
leaving tomorrow from Mandeleshwar along with a truck load of
grain/food / clothes etc. to go to Kutch. It will reach Baroda tomorrow
night and leave onwards for Kutch. We are planning on further
volunteers and relief to go in the next days and are hoping to continue
the same for a month at least. Those who want to join the NBA teams
should contact the Baroda office.


Relief and support is required most in Kutch, as this is the worst
affected area, but other areas too will need support.


The following things are required:


1. Food - dry and ready food is preferable as it takes a long time by
road to reach the affected areas and food should not spoil. Dal, rice
and grains are also needed. Grains should be ground into flour before
taking. Also tea, sugar, salt, oil etc.

2. Clothes - all types. Especially warm clothes, blankets, durries,
chaddar etc.

3. Lamps - Torches, cells for the same, kandil (kerosene lamps),
candles, matches

4. Medicines - we are trying to get a list of the medicines that are
most needed, but any good doctor can help such a list to be put
together. Meanwhile, friends at "Locost" have suggested that the
following medicines will be required.


Pain Relief - Ibuprofane, Asprin, Dclofenac, Paracetamol

Infection Prevention - Amoxicillin

Injuries Dressing - Cotton, Bandgaes etc.

Dysentry - Diaorehha - Oral Rehydration kits (ORS), Furazolidone,
Metronidizole

Anti-Bacterial - Cotrimoxazole

For Asthama - Salbutamol, Aminophylline

Chloroquine


5. Reports reaching us say that water is a very serious problem. A
number of people are trying to send water pouches. It may be better for
the same to be taken from nearby areas rather than a distance.

Carbouys / buckets for fetching water from distance. Any team leaving
for the areas should carry enough food for themselves, and carbouys /
jerry can which can be filled with water.


Apart from this are the specialised requirements like cutters, cranes,
bulldozers and so on.


VOLUNTEERS


Volunteers are required urgently for all types of works including
removing the debris, rescuing and carrying the injured and the dead,
assisting in the relief distribution, fetching water and so on.

Doctors and para-medicals are also required urgently, especially
orthopedics.


RELIEF COORDINATION


The Government has set up several coordination control rooms for relief
operations. Control rooms have been set up in the district Collector
offices for this purpose. In the worst affected areas, the collector
offices have also set up booths or counters where those coming in to
assist, or with relief supplies can contact.


The Government of Gujarat coordination centres for voluntary
organisations to enquire about relief can be contacted at:


Sharad Raval, Dy. Director (Revenue) at Gandhinagar (02712) - 51901-
02-03

At Ahemdabad (For Ahemdabad) Dy. Collector - 079-550 8445, 550 9960,
550 8130

(As per Indian Express, Baroda)


NGO COORDINATION CENTRES


Several NGOs in Ahemdabad have come together and have set up
coordination which can be contacted at:
079-6854248.6852358,6857745,6856685


In Baroda, Shishu Milap is coordinating the relief and support work.


NBA is in touch with the NGO coordination centres and will also try to
keep in touch with those who have already reached the affected areas to
keep up dated on what assistance is required and where, and where teams
and relief should go.


For those who want to send relief / send teams, NBA can help in getting
the proper information. Those wanting to send relief in vehicles,
please note that trucks are not YET being allowed to go to Kutch due to
road damage, but smaller vehicles like Mazda, Tata 407 etc. can go.
Please check before sending. It is advised that vehicles carrying
relief material get a permit / certificate from their Taluka authority
to allow them to pass freely through the check posts.


We will try and keep you updated. Please do mobilise all the support
you can.


Nandini Oza,

Shripad Dharmadhikary

On Behalf of Narmada Bachao Andolan


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