The Hispanic Center of Excellence on the University of Arizona Health Sciences campus received a request to share the following information:
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake rocked Mexico City and surrounding areas on Tuesday, Sept. 19, killing more than 250 people and leaving nearly 2,000 injured. This disaster struck 32 years after the earthquake that killed 10,000 people there, and only 12 days after an 8.1 magnitude quake killed more than 100 people in Chiapas and Oaxaca, Mexico.
Hurricane Maria, a Category 5 hurricane, was one of the strongest hurricanes to hit the Caribbean, following closely in the shadow of 
Hurricane Irma. Maria has left utter devastation, including 18 deaths, 20 missing, mass power outages that are expected to last for months, flash flooding, and catastrophic damages to the islands of Dominica, Guadeloupe, Martinique, St. Croix, Puerto Rico, and the Dominican Republic. Maria was the worst hurricane to hit Puerto Rico since 1928
A week later, it was a tropical storm threatening the U.S. mainland outer banks, but headed out to sea. The impact of Maria, however, is far-reaching due to damage to infrastructure left in its wake.
Hurricane Harvey made landfall in south Texas on Aug. 25 as a Category 4 hurricane and relief efforts continue there as well.
If you are interested in helping people affected by these disasters, we have compiled a list of organizations helping with rescue and relief efforts:
1. Red Cross, Mexico — https://cruzrojadonaciones.org/
The steps to follow:
a. Go to the page and enter the required information to create an account.
b. Donate money via credit card or PAYPAL (the amount is in Mexican Pesos MXN) and select "SISMO 19/09/17" as the cause.
c. The page confirms that the transaction was successful and will provide a receipt.
2. Hispanics in Philanthropy: Support Victims of Natural Disasters — https://hiponline.org/support-victims-of-natural-disasters/
Over the last few weeks Hispanic and other communities have been devastated by two earthquakes and two hurricanes. Tens of thousands of people in Mexico, the Caribbean, Florida, and Texas are struggling to survive and rebuild. All donations will go directly to local organizations working on relief efforts on the ground.
Here, you can target your gift to relief efforts toward Mexico earthquakes, Hurricanes Maria and Irma or Hurricane Harvey. You also can share the campaign with friends and family via suggested social media messaging.
3. International Disaster Relief Fund — https://icfdn.org/
The International Community Foundation (ICF) is available to respond to natural disasters worldwide at the request of donors, partner organizations and local grantees. It’s concentrating currently on recent natural disasters in Mexico and the Caribbean.
Donate here: https://donate.icfdn.org/npo/international-disaster-relief-fund
4. Local Efforts
■ Sonora, Mexico, in Tucson
The state of Sonora (Mexico) has established a donation center at the following address:
Arizona Fresh Foods
628 E. 20th St.
Tucson, AZ 85719
Phone: (520) 261-6677
Website: http://www.arizonafreshfoods.com
Contact: Marco Luzania. Hours: 7 a.m. - 1 p.m.
■ World Care — https://www.worldcare.org/
This Tucson-based humanitarian aid organization assists by recycling surplus supply to create usable resources for health, education and sustainable communities worldwide. It is actively collecting for Texas, Florida and Mexico and accepts monetary and other donations. See lists for requested items, hygiene supplies and other supplies of need. On Sept. 13, it shipped 45 pallets of supplies to Texas for relief efforts associated with Hurricane Harvey. See how and where you can assist.
5. Other
For information on U.S. citizens, the U.S. government has provided the following resources:
Phone: (202) 501-4444 or 1-888-407-4747 (option 0)
Webpage: www.travel.state.gov
The Office of the Mexican Consulate of Tucson can be reached at: (520) 882-5595 or contucmx@sre.gob.mx
Thank you for your kindness and support!
ALSO SEE:
“Success Strategies for Careers in Latino Research,” hosted by UAHS Hispanic Center of Excellence Scholar's Circle, Wed., Oct. 11, 2017, 5-6:30 p.m., Kiewit Auditorium
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