CHILEAN EARTHQUAKE APPEAL (March 1, 2010)
On Saturday 27 February 2010 an earthquake affected a substantial part of central Chile. Together with the loss of life there has been important structural damage in several major cities.
In order to help with the relief operations, the Government of Chile is making an international appeal for assistance. In this respect, and following the instructions of president Michelle Bachelet, the Embassy of Chile in the United Kingdom has set up a bank account for the sole purpose of receiving donations. The details of which are the following:
Name of the Current Account in GBP:
CHILEAN EARTHQUAKE APPEAL
- Account Number……….01010982
- IBAN………GB46BBVA23473601010982
- Client number…….264077
- SORT CODE……..23.47.36
- Bank BBVA
- 142 Brompton Road
- London SW3 1HY
The Government of Chile is also requesting trough the appropriate channels assistance in the procurement of the items mentioned below which are considered paramount to the relief effort:
- Makeshift bridges
- Field hospitals with surgical capabilities
- Satellite phones & dual frequency transmitters
- Electric generators
- Devices to measure structural damage
- Saline water purification devices
- Tented accommodation
- Portable dialysis machines
- Makeshift canteens
- Rescue dogs
The Embassy of Chile on behalf of the Chilean people would like to convey its sincere gratitude for the sympathy and solidarity shown by the international community during this difficult time. TELEPHONE ++44 20 72222361
