translated from Spanish: Red Cross launched Monday the humanitarian campaign “All by the North”

this Monday the National President of Chilean Red Cross, Patricio Acosta, kicked off the national campaign “All by the North”, whose purpose is to go to the aid of the damnific designed by the intense rains registered in three regions of the country. The purpose is to collect items of personal hygiene and cleaning. In addition, current account 29 22 22 State Bank, Ruth 70.512.100-1, finanzas@cruzroja.cl, is enabled to collect funds in favor of the families who were affected. Donations must be made on behalf of the Chilean Red Cross. The humanitarian institution advised to disinfect water for human consumption by adding two drops of chlorine per litre, leaving the product to sit for ten to fifteen minutes before consuming it. In addition, they call to disinfect surfaces and environments, preparing a solution of five liters of water and a teaspoon of chlorine. Remember that as a result of the emergency, the Onemi remained alert red to the regions of Arica and Parinacota, Tarapacá and the El Loa province in the region of Antofagasta. The total land has 6 dead, 54 victims, housed 512, with 173 homes destroyed, 127 with homes with major damage and 2.293 with dwellings with less damage.

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