The Cause
The Nature has struck again .... The Fury of the Mother nature this time has affected as on date 80,000 in 6 countries.. (Numbers are moving up and tears down). Sevabharathi appeals to all those who can extend some help or the other to the TSUMANI affected poor most of them the fisher folk. The affected, who were living on a day to day catch their hard work and have literally no savings they live very close to the coasts. They need your attention......Now is the time to open the hearts and embrace them, with warmth and extend our arms of support. Infact it is our duty and not anything else. The burnt was faced by the districts of Nellore, Prakasham, Krishna, East Godavari, Vishaka & Vijay Nagaram again fisherman have lost their fishing boats, fishing nets and all their precious lots.
In a survey conducted by Sevabharathi 300 out of the 520 Fisherman villages were affected badly. An estimated total loss of Rs. 24 Crores was reported from the 65 villages (fishing nets, engine boats, fiber boats etc.,)
REMEMBER
And we should remember Just because you are spared it doesn't mean we will be out of danger... Nature is the best equiliser.
The Worst Natural Disaster in Indian History has struck South India . Andhra Pradesh though with fewer Casualties has been ravaged very badly.
The APPEAL
Sevabharathi has taken up the rehabilitation measures already serving the victims in the hour of the most needed , with 3 Mobile Dispensaries, teams of Doctors and Relief camps in affected areas to name a few in Natha Rameshwaram in East Godavari dist, Singarayakonda in Prakasam Dist, etc,,,,
Food packets are being distributed; Makeshift tents being setup, helping the relatives identify their near & dear ones as well as help them in performing their last rites. Volunteers from all over the state more than 300 of them have started working at different locations.
We appeal on behalf of the Victims to join hands with us in this time of worst calamity to help them. The Victims need on a first priority the following things....
The NEED OF THE HOUR
· Food
· Clothing
· Utensils
· Medical Services
Long term Plans
· Distribution of fishing nets, assistance for purchasing and repairing fiber boats
· Repair of diesel engines and supply fuel
· Distribution of textbooks, notebooks and uniforms to students.
· Construction of houses.
· Repair and construction of community infrastructure.
HOW / WHAT CAN WE DO
Here is some Information regarding Help.
Thousands of Volunteers as usual from SEWA BHARATI, RSS are doing all sort of help (rescue, food packets, clothes, shelter, medicine and other things for the Victims of horrible Tsunami in Southern cost of our country .
Primary rehabilitation for a family : Rs.10,000/-
A general boat costs: Rs. 35,000/-
Fiber boat costs: Rs. 65,000/-
Fishing net (Ordinary): Rs. 3,000/-
Highlawala (Big Net) : Rs. 1,75,000/-
Motor Engine : Rs. 25,000/-
Jana Samkshem Samiti, Vijayawada , Andhra Pradesh has started massive work in the affected areas.
One can contribute Generously , for the affected people by Cheque/DD (tax exemption benefit under 80 G is granted)
Cheques and DDs to be drawn in favour of:
Jana Samkshem Samiti, Vijayawada
SB A/C no. 13455
Indian Overseas bank,
Governorpeta branch,
Vijayawada ,
Postal Address:
Jana Samkshem Samiti,
Madhava sadan, Kaleshwara rao road,
Vijayawada- 520002
Ph: 0866 2435199
Mob: 9849048859 |
Report- 1 (27.12.2004)
Relief work done on 26 th December
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Andhra Pradesh:
In Andhra Pradesh Nellore, Prakasham, Krishna , East Godavari , Vishaka & Vijay Nagaram were the worst affected districts as per the preliminary information. Volunteers have started the relief work in various parts of Coastal Andhra Pradesh.
· A team of doctors and volunteers from Jaya Bharat Hospital ( Nellore ) has started the medical facilities in affected area and saved nearly 43 lives.
· Nearly 7000 food packets were distributed so far in the above-mentioned villages.
· A temporary relief camp was started in Singarayokonda in Prakasham district and the local volunteers were helping the Government authorities.
· 3 medical vans from Guntur district rushed immediately to prakasham district with preventive medicines and a batch of 50 volunteers from Kangiri were also joined the team.
· A batch of volunteers in Natha Rameshwaram (of East Godavari district) also started the relief camps in the same area.
· A survey is going on to estimate the total loss incurred in the coastal Andhra.
· Apart from above-mentioned relief works, all the local RSS Units are actively participating in different relief work.
Rehabilitation work planned:
· Medical services
· Distribution of fishing nets, assistance for purchasing and repairing fiber boats
· Repair of diesel engines and supply fuel
· Distribution of textbooks, notebooks and uniforms to students.
· Construction of houses.
· Repair and construction of community infrastructure.
Dr. S. Sukumar
Jana Sankshema Samiti, Madhava Sadhan, Kaleshwara Rao Road, Vijaywada- 520002, Andhra Pradesh, India.
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Tamil Nadu:
The earth quake that hit the East Coast line on December26, 2004 did extensive damage to many places of Tamil Nadu, particularly Chennai, Pondichery, Cuddalore, Nagapattinam and Kanniyakumari. Tremors were initially felt around 6.30 in the morning. But around 8.45 a.m. , the seawater raised upto 10 mtrs. With terrific speed engulfing the huts, houses and people living in the coastal areas and also people who were walking on the coastal road, children playing nearby, and fishermen both in and out of sea. Fishing boats, fishnets and catamarans were extensively damaged.
By 10.30 a.m. , volunteers swung into action and involved themselves in the relief work and salvaging the dead. By noon 12.30 the volunteers started distributing food packets. By evening, the relief work gained momentum and more and more volunteers along with volunteers of many social service organisations like Ramakrishna Mutt etc., coordinated in arranging for food packets, buns, clothes, blankets, milk to the children etc. In some places, relief centres were opened and food prepared round the clock. Immediately, nearly 800 volunteers involved themselves in relief work. Around 20,000 food packets were distributed. Six medical centres were opened for giving medical assistance. The response from the general public was also spontaneous as a result of which clothes arrived at the relief centres in a big way.
A survey is being conducted in the coastal belt to assess the extent of damage and the areas which need rehabilitation work. In the coming days, it is decided to take up rehabilitation work on a larger scale particularly providing of boats, fishing nets, blankets, utensils, supply of note books, text books to the students, construction of houses etc. An office has been opened for the relief work in Chennai. Sri Bhaktavatsalam will co-ordinate the relief work. We appeal to the general public to co-operate by giving their donations at the earliest in the name of:
SEVA BHARATHI TAMILNADU (EARTH QUAKE RELIEF A/C)
'Shakti' No.1, M.V.Naidu Street , Chetput, Chenai 600 031.
Phone No. 2836 0243, 2836 1049
e.mail: vskchennai@vsnl.net . |
DISTRICTWISE REPORT
CHENNAI.
PONDICHERY
25 volunteers immediately rushed to the affected places and distributed blankets, clothes. At Karaikal volunteers engaged in the work of salvaging the dead bodies.
CUDDALORE
A medical team immediately went round the affected places and gave medicines to more than thousand persons.
NAGAPATTINAM
A relief centre has been opened. 50 volunteers involved themselves in the relief work. Food packets along with water sachets and clothes were distributed.
KANYAKUMARI
Two medical teams started going round the affected places and provided first-aid and medicines. 100 volunteers were involved in the relief work. Food and clothes were distributed.
(R.V.S. MARIMUTHU)
