Mexico Hurricanes Ingrid, Manuel: How to Find Loved Ones, Donate and Volunteer (FAQ) KPCC
go to original September 22, 2013

MexiData Update: The Foreign Ministry reports that, because several Mexican states face emergency situations as a result of tropical storm Manuel and hurricane Ingrid, the Mexican Red Cross has opened two bank accounts to assist the victims, one for peso deposits and one for dollar deposits. The accounts are:

Cruz Roja Mexicana IAP
BBVA Bancomer
Account: 04040404006
Branch: 7692 REF Florence
Mexico City
Interbank Clabe: 012180004040404062
SWIFT: BCMRMXMMPYM

Cruz Roja Mexicana IAP
BBVA Bancomer
Dollar Account: 0147593139
Dollar Interbank Clabe:
012180001475931394
SWIFT: BCMRMXMMPYM

Please do not make donations in kind at this time, as the current need for food has been met in the affected areas.

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Two powerful tropical storms — Manuel and Ingrid — hit the Pacific and Atlantic coasts of Mexico last week, and the country is still struggling to recover from the damage. Dozens have died, tourists have been left stranded and buildings have been destroyed.

This means widespread power and cell phone outages. Locating loved ones may take some time — but the American Red Cross encourages folks to keep calling, sending text messages and attempting to connect via email or social media.

Here's a list of resources to help:

HOW DO I CONNECT WITH LOVED ONES?

If you are not a U.S. citizen: Immediate family members (parents, siblings, children, spouses, fiancees, grandparents or legal guardians only) who are not U.S. citizens are urged to contact their local American Red Cross chapter.

• Find your local Red Cross here.

If your loved one is a U.S. Citizen: Inquiries concerning U.S. citizens should be referred to the U.S. Department of State, Office of Overseas Citizens Services:

• 1-888-407-4747
• 1-202-647-5225

HOW CAN I DONATE MONEY TO RELIEF EFFORTS?

• The Red Cross responds to approximately 70,000 disasters in the United States every year; the organization also provides relief efforts abroad. Donate to the Red Cross here.
• Red Cross Mexico offers up donation information here.
• AmeriCares responds to natural disasters around the world like the Colorado flooding and storms in Mexico. Donate to AmeriCares here.
• World Vision responds to relief efforts around the world with a focus on helping children. Donate to World Vision here.
• The International Community Foundation has launched an International Disaster Relief Fund for Mexico.

HOW CAN I DONATE MY TIME TO RELIEF EFFORTS?

• Host a fundraising event: The global organization Oxfam offers free materials to help you host an event in your community. Start organizing here.

HOW CAN I MONITOR THE WEATHER?

• The National Weather Service continues to monitor activity through its National Hurricane Center. It has released several advisories on Mexico's tropical storms. Manuel continues to cause a stir, pushing out winds at a maximum of 75 miles per hour.
• Google has created a platform to distribute relevant emergency alerts to users. Public Alerts are available on Search, Maps and Google Now. Learn more.

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