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Myanmar Cyclone

Posted on May 5th, 2008 by Wendy Harman

As I’m sure most of you have heard, a cyclone made Myanmar landfall on May 2 and has caused catastrophic damage, including a reported 10,000 deaths.

We are staying in close contact with the Myanmar Red Cross and the International Federation, preparing to provide supplies and additional assistance if it’s needed.

Additional updates when will appear here as we receive them.

RELATED: Press Release

Filed under: Disaster Response, International

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3 Responses to “Myanmar Cyclone”

  1. Tara Chklovski, on May 6th, 2008 at 5:00 pm Said:

    Hi,
    my father is in Yangon. His house address is
    HNO – 17/74, Shwepaukkan,
    North Okklappa , Yangon,
    Myanmar

    It would be wonderful if you could give us any information about him.
    I can be reached at 310-309-0766.

    Thanks

    Tara

  2. Wendy Harman, on May 6th, 2008 at 6:15 pm Said:

    For inquiries about relatives living in Myanmar who are citizens of Myanmar, we encourage the members of your community to keep calling or to try contacting other family members who live nearby.

    Inquiries concerning U.S. citizens living or traveling in Myanmar should be referred to the U.S. Department of State, Office of Overseas Citizens Services, at 1-888-407-4747 or 202 647-5225.

    This disaster is truly catastrophic and our heart goes out to families and loved ones affected by the cyclone.

  3. Roman Ostrovski, on May 7th, 2008 at 9:08 am Said:

    I am located in Thailand at the moment and trying to figure out any information on helping out with the relief efforts in Myanmar. What is the best way to go about this process.
    Thank you

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