We bombard your airwaves with our nutty annoyances and eccentric pet peeves -one of them being, finding synonyms online for “nutty” and “eccentric”.
We bombard your airwaves with our nutty annoyances and eccentric pet peeves -one of them being, finding synonyms online for “nutty” and “eccentric”.
CHARITY/NON-PROFIT
AMERICAN RED CROSS
Since Dec. 28, hundreds of quakes have rattled Puerto Rico that is still struggling to rebuild after Hurricane Maria devastated much of the island in September 2017. Hundreds of homes and businesses in the southwest region of the island are damaged or destroyed, and thousands of Puerto Ricans are left without water and power, which also affects telecommunications. In addition, more than 1,000 people are staying in government shelters.
The American Red Cross is on the ground in Puerto Rico, working with local and federal workers at shelters to provide emotional support and distribute emergency supplies to those impacted by the earthquakes. To donate to the Red Cross visit redcross.org/donate or text the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation.
AUSTRALIAN FIRE DEPARTMENTS
Wildfires raging across Australia have taken a devastating toll on the nation, and the blazes could be burning for months to come. The bushfires, which have been burning since September, have killed at least 25 people as of January, destroyed 2,000 homes and killed an estimated 500 million animals. In all, about 15 million acres have burned across the country – an area roughly the size of West Virginia.
Last year was the hottest year on record and only getting worse in Australia and everywhere in the world. The less precipitation the worse it will be to contain any fire. Also, in both Victoria and New South Wales, two of the states hardest hit by the blazes, so you can donate directly to the state fire authority or to a local fire brigade, many of which are volunteer-based. "Experience tells us that donation of money is much more effective and provides more flexibility than the donation of material items or pre-loved goods," the Victorian Country Fire Authority says on its website. So, please donate at cfa.vic.gov.au.