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External Partners Alumni Search Submit Return to home Search Search About About Olin Home Why Olin Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Leadership & Strategy News & Media Events Contact Us Programs Programs Home Explore Our Programs BS in Business Administration MBAs Specialized Master's Doctoral Executive Education Dual Degrees Faculty & Research Faculty & Research Home Faculty Directory Research Research Centers Olin Brookings Commission Olin Award Student Resources Student Resources Home Career Services Center for Experiential Learning Entrepreneurship Academic Calendars Student Organizations For Current Students For Military Veterans Admissions Admissions Home Scholarships & Aid Attend Program Events Visit Olin Ask a Student Student Profiles Request Information Refer a Candidate External Partners Alumni How to help victims of natural disasters September 27, 2017 By Guest Blogger 2 minute read Home News How to help victims of natural disasters A message from Chancellor Wrighton to our Washington University community: Twice since the beginning of the school year, I have reached out to you to express concern about hurricanes of historic proportions. Harvey and Irma dealt heavy blows, and many in Texas, Florida and the surrounding areas still are recovering. Incredibly, now, we are witnessing devastating destruction by two more natural calamities: Hurricane Maria that has left unfathomable hardship across the Caribbean &＃8212; including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands &＃8212; and the major earthquake in Mexico that already has taken more than 300 lives. The needs are almost too great to comprehend. In Puerto Rico, home to more than 3.5 million U.S. citizens, the situation is especially dire. According to news from the Puerto Rican leadership over the past few days, the damage is causing a humanitarian crisis with little electricity and power across much of the island, 60 percent of the residents without potable water, and many without basic food, shelter and access to medical care. It is gut-wrenching to see so many facing such a serious situation. In addition to keeping in our thoughts those whose lives have been uprooted by these disasters, there are many ways to provide support to ongoing emergency response and relief efforts. Here, we provide just a few.&＃160;The American Red Cross&＃160;continues to be a strong partner in many of the affected areas. In Puerto Rico, First Lady Beatriz Rossell&＃243; has launched&＃160;United for Puerto Rico&＃160;to raise funds and solicit much-needed supplies. In Mexico,&＃160;Global Giving&＃160;is working to raise $2.5 million in aid for earthquake victims. And the&＃160;One America Appeal, led by our five living former United States presidents, has expanded its scope to include the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. Community is at the core of who we are at Washington University. We come together in difficult times and do what we can &＃8212; each of us in our own way &＃8212; to lend care and support. Our hearts go out to those in need of help. Sincerely, Mark S. WrightonChancellor About the Author Guest Blogger From time to time we have professors, students, staff, alumni, or friends who are not regular contributors, but want to share something with the community. Be sure to look at the bottom of the post to see the author. Contact Us For assistance in finding faculty experts, please contact Washington University Public Affairs. Monday&＃8211;Friday, 8:30 to 5 p.m. Sara Savat, Senior News Director, Business and Social [email protected] &＃160; Kurt Greenbaum,Communications [email protected] Twitter: WUSTLnews Share article Apply Now Visit Us Request Info One Brookings Drive, St. Louis, MO 63130-4899 [email protected] 314-935-7301 News & Media Events Faculty Directory WashU Center for Career Engagement Washington University home Olin Links Sitemap Privacy Policies Title IX Accessibility ©2024 Washington University in St. Louis