Tarps Distributed by Oxfam International For Sri Lanka Flood Victims.

Eastern Sri Lanka has been recently faced with disaster on a large scale due to flooding. Currently, more than 900,000 people have been affected by the torrential rains and flooding. In addition to property damage, the flooding has damaged more that 200,000 acres of rice fields.

The present situation in Sri Lanka is detrimental as thousands are left homeless and in search of food and shelter. Oxfam International, which is a collection of 14 different organizations, has been providing continuous support to Sri Lanka with the distribution of hygiene kits, tarps, cooked food and bottled water to approximately 17,000 people in Batticaloa, Trincomalee and Ampara districts in the East.

The organization is asking for individuals to help by donating to one of their emergency fund partners. For more information of the current situation in Sri Lanka you can read the most recent article on the Oxfam International website titled, "Oxfam expands relief operations in Sri Lanka as floods worsen."

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Tarps And Emergency Supplies For The 2010 Hurricane Season.

Hurricane season is fast approaching and now is the time to start preparing home emergency kits. Hurricanes can be devastating to both property and life. It is important to be prepared before and after a hurricane by implementing a disaster plan and keeping a disaster supply kit. A well-planned disaster kit should include food, first aid and shelter. Pre-planning is a key factor in reducing damage to your personal property and in most cases can save your life. After a Hurricane help may not arrive for hours or even days. Keeping a survival kit on hand can provide you with the essentials needed to survive until help arrives. Choose from a single person survival kit or a ten-person survival kit. Each kit includes enough supplies for 72 hours and contains all the essentials for survival. We supply the best in first-aid with our line of emergency medic and trauma bags. Complete with a first-aid guidebook, these medic bags are not your average over the counter first-aid kit. Need Ponchos, Blankets or Body Warmers? Browse are selection of Emergency Gear and find what you need. In addition to a survival kit, blue tarps are a great item for instant shelter and can be used as a tarp tent or as a roof cover to patch damaged areas. Take time and prepare before hurricane season is upon us. Proper planning today can save your life tomorrow.

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