Our herman@s in #PuertoRico need our help. 100s of earthquakes have rattled the island since late Dec. A 6.4 magnitude quake Tuesday caused severe destruction, killing at least 1, injuring more, damaging buildings + landmarks (incl Punta Ventana), and instilling fear in many.
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Thousands, including families with young children, are now forced to sleep outside or in shelters, rather than in vulnerable or compromised structures. Our prayers are with the resilient Puerto Rican people in the wake of yet another tragedy.
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Millions of U.S. citizens continue to be literally & metaphorically shaken by ongoing quakes. Due to damage to a major power plant, the island was once again without electricity, reminiscent of the prolonged blackout and emergency situation that followed Hurricane Maria. 3/
Over a million people are still without power and many lack water. This has wreaked havoc island-wide. Several organizations sprung into immediate action and we encourage you to offer your support, donate, and raise awareness now and throughout this intense period of recovery. 4/
These organizations include the @HispanicFed, @WCKitchen Puerto Rico (identifying need and feeding masses with fresh, nutritious meals—a continuation of the #ChefsForPuertoRico initiative that Zioness Board VP Erin Schrode proudly led and scaled...5/
...to serve millions after Hurricane Maria), and other entities actively assisting in relief efforts on the ground. #PuertoRicoEarthquakes #PuertoRicoStrong
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