Thursday, April 30, 2015

EARTHQUAKE RESOURCES COLLECTED BY US EMBASSY

The U.S. Embassy has compiled the following list of useful resources and frequently asked questions for use during this emergency.  We have not been able to verify the authenticity of all the groups or resources listed.  This list is intended only as a guide to information currently being shared online.
If you have updated or new information, please send to usembktm@state.gov and we will do our best to include it here.
RESOURCES 
BLOOD DONATIONS: 
Information on donating blood:
FAMILY AND FRIENDS LOOKING FOR U.S. CITIZENS IN NEPALWe encourage people in the United States to contact the State Department at NepalEmergencyUSC@state.gov or 1-888-407-4747 to provide us with information about U.S. citizens in Nepal who may be in need of assistance. Please see our Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens which gives more details: http://nepal.usembassy.gov/wm-04-27-2015.html
FAMILY AND FRIENDS LOOKING FOR SOME IN NEPAL (ALL NATIONALITIES)
Google has set up an online person finder tool: 
https://google.org/personfinder/2015-nepal-earthquake 
U.S. CITIZENS CURRENTLY IN NEPAL 
If you are a U.S. Citizen currently in Nepal, we are doing accountability checks for concerned friends and family.  Please let us know you are safe: (+977 1) 423-4068, 423-4120, 423-4494, 423-4269, 423-4340, 423-4542, & 423-4144 
If you are a U.S. Citizen currently in Nepal and are in need of assistance, please call the above numbers.  The U.S. Embassy is also open to U.S. Citizens in need of shelter. 
FOOD AND WATER RESOURCESHere's a-list of places to get food and shelter in and around Kathmandu: http://bit.ly/1bcHC0a 
NEPALI EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS:Important phone numbers of Nepalese Emergency Association:https://twitter.com/kantipuronline/status/593007059085369344 
REQUESTS FOR HELP
For all earthquake-related concerns, #Nepal government hotline is 97714200258 + 97714200105. For Everest queries, contact +9779852827777.
Important phone numbers of Nepalese Emergency Association:https://twitter.com/kantipuronline/status/593007059085369344
Here is a-list of places to get food and shelter in and around Kathmandu:https://twitter.com/RaviNepal/status/592602282522443776
Medical Help in Nepal:  The government issued notice on Sunday saying all hospitals should treat injured free of cost. Anyone seeing otherwise, contact +97714200258.
Relief operations outside Kathmandu Valley Coordinating Secretaries (Government of Nepal):https://twitter.com/Nepal_PM_Fund/status/593004843528114176
Contact information of CDOs of affected districts and secretaries assigned for relief operations:https://twitter.com/Nepal_PM_Fund/status/593012866904494080
Government of Nepal Secretary responsibilities:https://twitter.com/AnupKaphle/status/592900698989277184 
SHARE:A group of photographer friends have set up the following social media feeds to share photos, stories and updates from the ground:

https://www.facebook.com/nepalphotoproject
https://instagram.com/nepalphotoproject/

VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES (if in Nepal):The following organizations are helping coordinate volunteers for fundraising, volunteer coordination and distribution of relief materials: 
Photocircle:   9741311750 or mail@photocircle.com.np
Kathmandu Municipality seeking volunteers for earthquake-related Need Assessment Survey in various localities:https://www.facebook.com/kanak.m.dixit/posts/814023405341221?notif_t=like
Volunteers to help doctors in Gorkha:https://twitter.com/RaviNepal/status/593070677718077440
Relief operations outside Kathmandu Valley Coordinating Secretaries (Government of Nepal):https://twitter.com/Nepal_PM_Fund/status/593004843528114176
Contact information of CDOs of affected districts and secretaries assigned for relief operations:
VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES (OUTSIDE Nepal):The best way to support is donating money to a reputable relief organization that has already been working on the ground in Nepal.
If you want to help, USAID has a page that has great resources:
Our partners at @Teach4Nepal have organized a charity to help some of the most affected areas: http://www.sarvodayausa.org/
Government has asked for contributions to PM relief fund:
Please DO NOT collect in-kind contributions from overseas as they are very ineffective and expensive to ship. LOCALLY purchased supplies are far more efficient and help local economy. 
FAQs 
I have a visa appointment booked.  Is the consular section open?  How do I reschedule my visa appointment?
All consular interviews are currently suspended at this time.  Please keep checking the Embassy website regularly for updates:www.nepal.usembassy.gov
I am in Nepal – outside of the Kathmandu Valley.  I need to get back to Kathmandu for my flight out of the country. What should I do?
Our general advice at this time is if they are safe they should shelter in place. After quakes are still going on and we don't know about the safety/possibility of internal travel. If believe you can travel safely to Kathmandu, some hotels are open and U.S. citizens can come to the U.S. Embassy for shelter. We are providing a place to sleep and access to food and water. International commercial flights are arriving and departing, but there are many delays and priority is being given to international relief efforts. The U.S. Embassy is providing regular shuttles between the Embassy and the airport.
How and where can I donate money or supplies?At this time, the best way to help is to provide a monetary donation to relief organizations. For more information and a list of supporting NGOs, please visit cidi.org/Nepal. You may also visit http://www.usaid.gov/nepal-earthquake/fy15/fs0 
I am booked to come to Nepal for a vacation.  What should I do?
Please see our travel alert: We recommend that U.S. citizens defer nonessential travel to Nepal.http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/alertswarnings/nepal-travel-alert.html 
I have visited Nepal before and love the country.  I want to come and help.  What should I do?
Thank you for your offer.  Please see our travel alert:http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/alertswarnings/nepal-travel-alert.html We recommend that U.S. citizens defer nonessential travel to Nepal.  At this time the most valuable support would be a financial donation to a relief organization.  For more information and a list of supporting NGOs, please visit cidi.org/Nepal  Consider doing a fund drive in your country. 
I have specific medical, disaster relief, mountain rescue skills and would like to help.
Thank you.  We are working at connecting skilled personal with coordinators in Nepal.  Please contact the Embassy via email at usembktm@state.govtelling us your skills, current location and contact information. 
I am in Nepal and would like to volunteer:
Photocircle have started volunteer coordination.  Please contact them directly at 9741311750 or mail@photocircle.com.np   Further information will be posted in the volunteering section of this web paget as the information becomes available.

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