WEDNESDAY, January 20, 2010 - Following the scare caused by the earthquake felt in Grand Cayman on Tuesday, January 19^th, the Cayman Islands Red Cross would like to remind the public of the importance of having a comprehensive family disaster plan so that residents of all ages can feel better prepared in the event of any disaster.

In the wake of the devastation in Haiti it is important for parents to talk to their children about disasters, and use this opportunity to educate them about safety measures, as well as to the review your own family’s plans.  Those needing assistance on how to create a family disaster plan should contact the Red Cross for further information.

As today’s events have brought the reality in Haiti a bit closer to home, the Red Cross is happy to report that its appeal for the victims of the Haiti earthquake has surpassed the $100,000 mark.  The Red Cross would like to thank the public for its generosity, and to encourage persons to continue to offer their support to such a worthwhile cause.  Proceeds from the Thrift Shop sales between January 19^th and 30^th will go directly into the Haiti earthquake appeal, so persons wishing to donate goods can do so by stopping by the Red Cross Shop or contacting the Thrift Shop Manager at 949-6785 ext. 31 or 916-8954.

One hundred percent (100%) of all funds collected by the Cayman Islands Red Cross will go directly to Haiti.   Donations can still be made directly to the Red Cross (#34 Huldah Avenue, beside Barnett Music Centre), to Butterfield Bank under the Cayman Islands Red Cross Haiti Earthquake Appeal  Account (02-201-035054-04) or to the Scotia Bank Accounts under the Cayman Islands Red Cross Earthquake Appeal. For more information, or to get involved, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   or 949-6785 ext. 26, 27 or 22.

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 MONDAY January 18, 2010

The Cayman Islands Red Cross would like to thank the residents of the Cayman Islands for their generous and heart felt response to the victims of the Haiti Earthquake. Between January 13th and January 18th, the Cayman Islands Red Cross raised over $83,000 CI towards its relief efforts.

This is extremely encouraging, specially now where the International Red Cross appeal for Haiti has increased from US$10 million to US$103million as the teams on the ground have completed their assessments for the needs of the most vulnerable victims.

We continue to ask private citizens, organizations and companies to give as little or as much as they can at this point in time as every dollar is a tremendous help. However, please ensure that you are giving to organizations that will get the funds to Haiti. One hundred percent (100%) of the Red Cross Haiti Earthquake Appeal will go directly to Haiti.

Also, we ask that private individuals organizing cash collections kindly coordinate with the Red Cross prior to embarking on any such endeavour, and that companies who are allowing for such activity to take place on their premises verify with the Red Cross if there are any questions as to the legitimacy of the collection.

The Cayman Islands Red Cross is still *NOT* collecting any goods to be sent to Haiti at this time. There continues to be logistical and security concerns which have hindered efforts to get these donations to the most vulnerable in Haiti. However, the Cayman Islands Red Cross will be donating 100% of funds raised via the sale of goods in its Thrift Shop between January 19th and January 30th to the Haiti appeal. Persons wishing to donate items in GOOD QUALITY can do so by dropping it off to the Red Cross or contacting 916-8954 to schedule a pick up.

Tracing and messaging continues to the available to residents of the Cayman Islands looking for family and friends in Haiti. Persons needing assistance should contact 949-6785 ext. 27 or 916-1742 or email tracing requests to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Haiti's road to recovery will be a long and arduous one.

The CIRC will continue to maintain the Cayman public informed of developments and updates. In the meantime, donations can still be made directly to the Red Cross (#34 Huldah Avenue, beside Barnett Music Centre), to Butterfield Bank under the Cayman Islands Red Cross Haiti Earthquake Appeal Account (02 201 035054 04) or to the Scotia Bank Accounts under the Cayman Islands Red Cross Earthquake Appeal
 

For more information, or to get involved, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 949-6785 ext. 26, 27 or 22.