CALLING ALL EXPLOROZ MEMBERS & VISITORS.
Submitted: Sunday, Feb 08, 2009 at 19:41
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Member - Mark G Gulmarrad
I put this to David that through this site we "pass the hat around" for the victims of the latest fires.
David,if you are reading this thread we ask if we can use your postal address to donate so as you guys would be able to pass the donations on to the relevant charities who will no doubt organise to help these poor buggers out?
we all need to try to help out the ones who will be without their homes 2nite,cheers.
Reply By: Tim Owen - Sunday, Feb 08, 2009 at 20:50
Sunday, Feb 08, 2009 at 20:50
Unfortunately Gippsland has a lot of history and experience with emergencies, and as a result has a long standing and extremely
well regarded emergency relief organisation. I'd suggest this is the best way to provide support to the many Gippslanders affected by these fires.
http://relieffund.org.au/
"The Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund is a registered charitable organization making all donations tax deductible. All donations are returned to the community and no costs are deducted.
The Fund provides relief and assistance to persons residing in the Gippsland Municipalities of Bass Coast, South Gippsland,
Latrobe, Baw Baw,
Wellington and East Gippsland who suffer injury, loss or damage from natural disasters.
Fire Appeal - 31st January 2009
The Gippsland Emergency Relief Fund has launched an appeal to aid fire stricken familles who received a devastating blow from this week’s fires across Gippsland.
The fund is currently urging Gippsland and Victorian communities and businesses to support those who have lost homes and belongings by making a much-needed donation."
Our house is covered in ash brought down by a few drops of rain - I was amazed at how thick the cloud of ash was, and we are at least 30km from the fire. I can't imagine what it must have been like for those directly in the path. My thoughts are with them.
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Follow Up By: Member - Scrubcat (VIC) - Sunday, Feb 08, 2009 at 22:59
Sunday, Feb 08, 2009 at 22:59
Good idea Tim but there are several severe fires with some loss of lives and huge damage other than Gippsland,
Bendigo, Kilmore, Kinglake, Redesdale, Beechworth and Horsham just to name some, there are probably others .
IMO donations to the General Appeal which has been set up today would beneficial to victims of all the Victorian fires.
84 confirmed dead as I write this.
It`s a sad day for all of us.
Scrubby
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