It’s unfortunate that it sometimes takes a natural disaster to remind of us what associations and nonprofits are capable of. Although Saturday’s terremoto Chile was of a greater magnitude than the one six weeks ago in Haiti, fewer people, thankfully, have died. Regardless, the death toll is close to 1,000 and rescuers are still searching for possible survivors and surveying the infrastructure.

Of course, the difference between these two quakes is poverty level and infrastructure sophistication, but Chile still needs global aid as hundreds of thousands of citizens are displaced. Several nonprofits issued alerts and statements over the weekend.

The American Red Cross made an initial pledge of $50,000 from its International Response Fund. The Chilean Red Cross is working closely with the Chilean government to lead the emergency response teams.

National Nurses United’s RN Response Network issued a standby alert to its volunteers and initiated preliminary outreach to emergency centers in Chile. They are also still deploying nurses to Haiti.

Unicef issued an alert stating they are monitoring the situation in Chile and are prepared to step in to help if necessary. “UNICEF will assist all those affected by the earthquake in Chile, especially the children,” said a spokesperson for the agency.

AmeriCares is sending a rapid response team to Chile to help, and medicine and medical supplies are being prepared for shipment, as well. The organization is also working with affiliate organizations in Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia and Colombia to coordinate its disaster relief efforts.

Habitat for Humanity is working to provide low-income displaced families with shelter as the country recovers.

World Vision is sending tarps, tents, blankets and water containers for survivors as soon as Chilean airports reopen.

Although operations in Santiago seem to be running semi-smoothly today (buses are running and people are going to work), this quake reached more remote locations than the one in Haiti. Many bridges and buildings have collapsed and the death toll remains uncertain.

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