So you can donate efficiently. (Photo:Shutterstock)
In case of an emergency, it is important that you find out what the affected people need
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With of tropical depression ETA, the residents of Alta Verapaz, Izabal and Petén lost everything and need essential items for survival. It is important that you analyze all the options so that your contribution is of benefit. Volunteers who have participated in collection centers or help programs to bring these donations spoke with Soy502 about the experience and shared these simple tips.
Food
Investigate how it will be transported, stored and how long it will take to reach those affected. Think about foods that are fast to eat, that are of high nutritional value, easy to preserve, and that do not need to be previously prepared. The climate plays a fundamental role in its conservation, in addition to its manipulation. Although it may be common sense, sometimes we overlook some situations. These tips should be taken into account.
Take note
Personal hygiene items
Note: Remember that regularly the shelters do not have drinking water service.
Clothes
You need to visualize the situation you are going through during a flood, earthquake or other disaster. Avoid donating clothes you no longer use, try to focus on what you would need if you were to go through an emergency like this.
Note: Try to hand out bags with changes of clothes prepared for children and adults, this way you make it easier for volunteers to deliver them correctly. In an emergency situation there is no time to classify. Try to mark them according to gender and size.
Medications
You can assemble first-aid kits with:
Disaster Money Donations
Do your research before money gets into the wrong hands. It is essential that you be careful with scams as many take advantage of the situation. The Federal Trade Commission of the United States, which protects the consumer, shares some advice before you give your contribution:
