AID TO VICTIMS OF HURRICANE AFOOT LOCALLY.Byline: Jesse Hiestand Daily News Staff Writer Televised images of Hurricane Pauline's devastation in Acapulco have driven an Agoura Hills business owner to undertake a small-scale relief effort of her own. Doreen Martoni Vasquez said Monday that she will use her business, Penguin penguin, originally the common name for the now extinct great auk of the N Atlantic and now used (since the 19th cent.) for the unrelated antarctic diving birds. Air Conditioning air conditioning, mechanical process for controlling the humidity, temperature, cleanliness, and circulation of air in buildings and rooms. Indoor air is conditioned and regulated to maintain the temperature-humidity ratio that is most comfortable and healthful. , as a drop-off point for goods to help thousands of people affected by last week's hurricane, which claimed more than 200 lives. ``I was watching TV and just felt sorry for those people,'' said Vasquez, who has visited Acapulco but does not have friends or relatives there. ``They're in the streets. They don't have proper clothing. I was shocked, especially when they were throwing food out into the streets and people were running all over to try and to get something to eat,'' she said. Vasquez plans to collect food and clothing through next Monday and then have one of her employees drive the goods to the Mexican Consulate Consulate, 1799–1804, in French history, form of government established after the coup of 18 Brumaire (Nov. 9–10, 1799), which ended the Directory. in Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. for eventual delivery to the disaster zone. Vasquez said this is not her first such effort. During the 1994 Northridge Earthquake The Northridge earthquake occurred on January 17, 1994 at 4:31 AM Pacific Standard Time in the city of Los Angeles, California. The earthquake had a "strong" moment magnitude of 6. she rounded up 400 hamburgers donated by Agoura restaurants and distributed them to people left homeless by the temblor. Several other relief efforts for the victims of Hurricane Pauline This article is about the Pacific hurricane of 1997; for other storms of the same name, see Hurricane Pauline (disambiguation). Hurricane Pauline was one of the strongest and deadliest Pacific hurricanes to make landfall on Mexico. are under way. ``There is a huge outpouring of support - people wanting to help the victims there,'' said Ann Sobel, executive director of the Ventura County Chapter of the American Red Cross American Red Cross: see Red Cross. . ``Since Friday, we've received many, many calls.'' While Sobel appreciates private charity efforts, such as Vasquez's, she said the Red Cross only accepts donations of money due to the difficulties storing, sorting and transporting large amounts of canned goods and other item to a disaster scene. ``Individuals can send a financial gift designated to Hurricane Pauline and we will then funnel that money to the Red Cross in Acapulco so they can help the people,'' she said. Ventura County Catholic Charities also is taking money donations at any of the 22 county parishes. ``It costs too much in duties to take the goods across the border,'' said Diane Martell, the organization's regional director. ``So locally we're taking monetary donations and getting them sent directly to Archbishop Rafael Belo Ruiz in Acapulco.'' The Salvation Army Salvation Army, Protestant denomination and international nonsectarian Christian organization for evangelical and philanthropic work. Organization and Beliefs The Salvation Army has established branches in 100 countries throughout the world. announced Monday that it will begin accepting baby food, bottled water and other items at its facilities throughout Southern California Southern California, also colloquially known as SoCal, is the southern portion of the U.S. state of California. Centered on the cities of Los Angeles and San Diego, Southern California is home to nearly 24 million people and is the nation's second most populated region, . The organization also is accepting monetary donations. ``We are expanding our relief efforts in response to the great need of our friends in Mexico,'' said Lt. Col. Alfred R. Van Cleef Van Cleef is a Dutch surname and may refer to:
Locations for Pauline donations Cash, food, clothing, baby supplies and other material donations to benefit the victims of Hurricane Pauline are being accepted at the following locations: Penguin Air Conditioning, is a drop-off point for food, clothing and other supplies. Items may be donated from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 28914 Roadside Drive, Suite D-1, Agoura Hills. American Red Cross, Ventura County Chapter is accepting cash donations. Mail check to P.O. Box 5850, Ventura CA 93005. Salvation Army is a drop-off point for food, clothing, baby supplies, etc. Check the phone book for the nearest location. Checks designated for ``Hurricane Pauline Relief'' should be mailed to the Salvation Army, 900 W. Ninth St., Los Angeles CA 90015. Credit card donations can be made by calling (800) 725-9005. Catholic Charities is accepting cash and material donations. Check the phone book for the nearest location. CAPTION(S): Box BOX: Locations for Pauline donations (see text) |
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