EARTHQUAKE IN HAITI - Swampscott, MA

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Do you need help locating family members in Haiti?

The State Department Operations Center has set up the following number for individuals seeking information about family members living in Haiti: 1-888-407-4747. Press zero (0) to speak to a customer service representative.

You can also visit the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Family Links Web site to accelerate the process of restoring contact between separated family members.

At this stage, the Web site (icrc.org/familylinks) offers the possibility for persons in Haiti and abroad to publish the names of relatives with whom they are striving to restore contact. It will progressively incorporate information offering responses to those queries.

Are you looking for a way to help?

Call the Mass 2-1-1 office for up to date information about the relief efforts and how you can help. Dial 211 from your phone. This service is available 24hrs a day, 7 days a week. If you are unable to access the 2-1-1 system due to your internal phone system, a toll-free number is available: 1-877-211- MASS (6277).

The immediate need is for money that can be used by an established relief organization to best aid victims of the earthquake. Visit interaction.org to get a list of credible responding organizations for international emergencies.

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