On September 8, an earthquake measuring 7 on the Richter scale struck Morocco at 11:11 p.m. local time, with tremors lasting several seconds and an aftershock a few minutes later. The provisional toll already shows more than 2,100 people dead and more than 2,400 injured. In order to be able to provide emergency aid to victims and ensure long-term support, the French Red Cross is launching an appeal for financial donations.
Friday, September 8, late in the evening, a powerful earthquake struck the provinces and communes of Al-Haouz, Marrakech, Ouarzazate, Azilal, Chichaoua and Taroudant followed by an aftershock of magnitude 4.9 , 19 minutes later. The shock was felt in Rabat, Casablanca, Agadir and Essaouira.
The toll of the Moroccan Ministry of the Interior continues to rise and currently reports more than 2,100 people dead and more than 2,400 injured.
Moroccan Red Crescent teams have been on the job since yesterday evening and are working closely with local authorities on the ground to assess the situation and provide aid to those affected, provide first aid and offer support. psychosocial to people who are seriously shocked.
The French Red Cross is launching a call for donations in order to contribute, as part of the response of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, to relief actions on site, and also contribute to the supply of basic necessities because for The material damage is currently considerable.
For this urgent help, we must anticipate long-term support. To best meet the needs of people impacted by this earthquake, we need financial donations and cannot accept in-kind donations. Donations can be made online:
or by check payable to: “French Red Cross – Morocco Earthquake” to be sent to the following address: “French Red Cross – Morocco earthquake – 75678 Paris Cedex 14”
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