News [BREAKING] 6.8 magnitude earthquake in Morocco (1 Viewer)

[Sooyaabean]

@seungfloral there's a relief program!!

Morocco Earthquake Appeal

Earthquake Appeal

abdullahaid.org.uk

You don't have to donate much every penny counts!!

 

[motorp77]

i have morroccan friends...

 

[Sooyaabean]

i have morroccan friends...

Are they okay?

 

[motorp77]

Are they okay?

they are but idk about their family

 

[Sooyaabean]

they are but idk about their family

Oh, I hope they're okay

 

[Sooyaabean]

[UPDATE]

Death toll surpasses 1,000

12th century mosque damaged due to earthquake

 

[motorp77]

[UPDATE]

Death toll surpasses 1,000

12th century mosque damaged due to earthquake

i believe they still don't have a lot of informations on rural area too...

 

[Sooyaabean]

i believe they still don't have a lot of informations on rural area too...

No, the rural area's are hard to reach because most roads are blocked

 

[Sooyaabean]

[UPDATE]

The death toll from the Morocco earthquake will likely rise, and aftershocks could cause further physical and mental pain, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies' Caroline Holt said Saturday.

"Not only (do aftershocks) have the potential to create further injuries to people — and broken bones and severe head injuries, etc. — but really, it creates a sense of fear amongst the population that has survived the initial trauma," said Holt, director for disaster, climate and crises at the IFRC.

Holt told CNN it is heartening to see international solidarity at this time, and that needs to continue.

"We know that there will be a requirement of shelter, in form of tents, no doubt, in the early phases. Food and safe and clean water will also be critical to make sure that we don't see a disaster within a disaster," she said.

"People will be living outside for the foreseeable future," Holt said. In the mountainous area near the epicenter, she said it is very hot during the day, but temperatures can plunge at night, so basic shelter is required immediately to protect people from the elements.

"First aid and psychosocial support, to help with the mental health needs of people who are suffering and continue to suffer the trauma, will also be prioritized, and I can only imagine that we will see the international aid effort really start to scale up in the coming days," she added.

The Moroccan Red Crescent is working with national and local organizations on the ground to assess the biggest needs, Holt said.

"I think it is important to recognize that it's roads, transportation, it's health care, it's communication, everything is impacted by a disaster of this nature — specifically by an earthquake. So everything is complicated and it is a very complex response that will be required," she said.

 

[Shou]

This is awful

 

[Sooyaabean]

This is awful

Very

 

[motorp77]

[UPDATE]

The death toll from the Morocco earthquake will likely rise, and aftershocks could cause further physical and mental pain, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies' Caroline Holt said Saturday.

"Not only (do aftershocks) have the potential to create further injuries to people — and broken bones and severe head injuries, etc. — but really, it creates a sense of fear amongst the population that has survived the initial trauma," said Holt, director for disaster, climate and crises at the IFRC.

Holt told CNN it is heartening to see international solidarity at this time, and that needs to continue.


"People will be living outside for the foreseeable future," Holt said. In the mountainous area near the epicenter, she said it is very hot during the day, but temperatures can plunge at night, so basic shelter is required immediately to protect people from the elements.

"First aid and psychosocial support, to help with the mental health needs of people who are suffering and continue to suffer the trauma, will also be prioritized, and I can only imagine that we will see the international aid effort really start to scale up in the coming days," she added.

The Moroccan Red Crescent is working with national and local organizations on the ground to assess the biggest needs, Holt said.

france has sent some firefighters and maybe other help

 

[Sooyaabean]

france has sent some firefighters and maybe other help

Yes!! Glad to see people are helping!!

The death toll has surpassed 2,000 people. Keep them in your prayers

 

[motorp77]

spain has sent 56 rescuers, Algeria are also opening their flight zone for rescuers and help (there were political tensions for a while before) @Sooyaabean

 

[Sooyaabean]

spain has sent 56 rescuers, Algeria are also opening their flight zone for rescuers and help (there were political tensions for a while before) @Sooyaabean

That's amazing!! Thank you for updating!!