miguelrios/template_maria_diaspora.txt

## template_maria_diaspora.txt
Dear coworkers,

Earlier this week Puerto Rico was hit by one of the most powerful hurricanes ever recorded in the Atlantic. The life and economic loss are expected to be massive. In most of the islands roads are either blocked or washed out, and the electricity and telecoms systems went down broadly.(In a personal note: <ADD SOMETHING ABOUT YOUR FAMILY OR FRIENDS IN THE ISLAND>).

While it's still early to assess all damage, the early reports are incredibly awful. Much like the areas of US that were affected by Harvey and Irma, Maria will leave a painful scar. Electricity, food, & clean water will be scarce for months. Some areas will probably be completely disconnected from the outer world for a while.

I share this with you so you can appreciate the gravity of the situation and ask you for your help.

How to help:

- This website has an extensive list of charities, funds, and other ways to help: http://www.losambulantes.com/help-puerto-rico. I'll highlight <GO TO THAT SITE AND HIGHLIGHT ONE ACTION. PEOPLE ARE BUSY, MAKE THIS BE THE ONE THING THEY'LL CLICK AND ACT ON (my example: "I'll highlight one fund I personally vetted: "María: Puerto Rico Real-time Recovery Fund" by the non-profit org ComPRMetidos. 100% of these funds will go to sanctioned organizations doing work “on the ground.” I personally know most of the people work there and can vouch for their integrity and their commitment to Puerto Rico.")>
- Puerto Ricans in the U.S. has been setting up drop-off locations in many cities for donations of goods and first aid items. Here's a Google sheet with all the information: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fyalhL8afPuAZ5gPbLI_oevEKGHXrJ7nYglMYY6O03s/edit#gid=0.
- Red Cross Local Chapter: https://www.redcross.org/donate/cruz-roja?donprodid=prod15650028
- Amazon’s Disaster Relief page: American Red Cross and UNICEF: https://www.amazon.com/b/?node=17285237011&pf_rd_p=78c59262-32b9-46fa-b12c-c72302f5fc17&pf_rd_r=PYKBDR8ZM7FAP535XTYX
- You can also buy from this Wishlist much-needed items: https://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/3ROGJBAG12QQ/ref=s9_acss_bw_cg_irma_5a1_w?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-1&pf_rd_r=2H3ANCCN578881XXR0FG&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=7794cc04-84eb-4953-b0d4-2838f10a1719&pf_rd_i=17285237011

Thank you all in advance,

<NAME>
	Dear coworkers,

	Earlier this week Puerto Rico was hit by one of the most powerful hurricanes ever recorded in the Atlantic. The life and economic loss are expected to be massive. In most of the islands roads are either blocked or washed out, and the electricity and telecoms systems went down broadly.(In a personal note: <ADD SOMETHING ABOUT YOUR FAMILY OR FRIENDS IN THE ISLAND>).

	While it's still early to assess all damage, the early reports are incredibly awful. Much like the areas of US that were affected by Harvey and Irma, Maria will leave a painful scar. Electricity, food, & clean water will be scarce for months. Some areas will probably be completely disconnected from the outer world for a while.

	I share this with you so you can appreciate the gravity of the situation and ask you for your help.

	How to help:

	- This website has an extensive list of charities, funds, and other ways to help: http://www.losambulantes.com/help-puerto-rico. I'll highlight <GO TO THAT SITE AND HIGHLIGHT ONE ACTION. PEOPLE ARE BUSY, MAKE THIS BE THE ONE THING THEY'LL CLICK AND ACT ON (my example: "I'll highlight one fund I personally vetted: "María: Puerto Rico Real-time Recovery Fund" by the non-profit org ComPRMetidos. 100% of these funds will go to sanctioned organizations doing work “on the ground.” I personally know most of the people work there and can vouch for their integrity and their commitment to Puerto Rico.")>
	- Puerto Ricans in the U.S. has been setting up drop-off locations in many cities for donations of goods and first aid items. Here's a Google sheet with all the information: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1fyalhL8afPuAZ5gPbLI_oevEKGHXrJ7nYglMYY6O03s/edit#gid=0.
	- Red Cross Local Chapter: https://www.redcross.org/donate/cruz-roja?donprodid=prod15650028
	- Amazon’s Disaster Relief page: American Red Cross and UNICEF: https://www.amazon.com/b/?node=17285237011&pf_rd_p=78c59262-32b9-46fa-b12c-c72302f5fc17&pf_rd_r=PYKBDR8ZM7FAP535XTYX
	- You can also buy from this Wishlist much-needed items: https://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/3ROGJBAG12QQ/ref=s9_acss_bw_cg_irma_5a1_w?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-1&pf_rd_r=2H3ANCCN578881XXR0FG&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=7794cc04-84eb-4953-b0d4-2838f10a1719&pf_rd_i=17285237011

	Thank you all in advance,

	<NAME>