Hudhud Cyclone

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What happened?

By now, everyone is well aware of the extensive damage caused by the Hudhud cyclone. Visakhapatnam never experienced a Category-4 cyclone, at least in the living memory of most residents. This is probably the first time that we have had the eye of a cyclone target the city with such deadly accuracy.

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The pro-active government machinery ensured that the loss of human lives was minimal. The post-cyclone cleanup is still going on as we write this in the third week of November and could take a few more months if we consider the interior areas of rural Visakhapatnam district.

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What next?

Many thousands of residents are volunteering their time to help clean up their “beloved city” and some of us have already started rebuilding efforts simultaneously.

Who is helping?

Rotary Clubs of District 3020 and other districts are distributing clothing, utensils, biscuits and a few staples. 7 (Seven) RO Drinking Water Plants are being built at the zoo (1), KGH (3) and VGH (3) which will cost around 14.5 lakh rupees, half of which will be matched by a donor. So, the Rotary Clubs are looking for donations of about 7.25 lakh rupees.

What is needed?

Sacred Heart School in Gnanapuram with 1200 students and three more schools need a new roof and replacement furniture. The zoo needs 1500 tree guards which are 6′ high. 45 villages in Paderu and Araku need food, clothing, and shelter (roofs). AU needs lots of funds for repairs to damaged buildings and lab equipment.

If I cannot help financially, can I be of any help?

Yes, definitely. As a matter of fact, people who can spare their time, energy and resources are needed in plenty. Here are a few of many ways that you can help:

  • Donate blood (this is the time when regular donors are busy recovering from the cyclone so blood banks can definitely use new volunteer donors – that means you.) Rotary Blood Bank (at Jagadamba Center), AS Raja Blood Bank in Ram Nagar and Red Cross Blood Bank at Zilla Parishad are three options.
  • Volunteer at a School. Government schools can definitely use dedicated volunteers willing to help children with their learning. You can even help us start a chapter of India Literacy Project.

How can I help financially?

There are many ways that you can help financially. You can send your funds to any of the following:

  • Andhra Pradesh Chief Ministers Relief Fund
  • Rotary Club Port City Charitable Trust (cyclone relief contributions received will only be used for cyclone relief in a transparent manner)
    • Account Name: Visakha Port City Rotary Charitable Trust
    • Bank: IndusInd Bank, CDR Extension Counter, Ram Nagar
    • IFSC: INDB0000581
    • Savings Bank Account Number: 100013965166
  • Andhra University
  • Kali Temple – being on the beach the temple has been severely damaged. Urgent help is being sought for the following:
    Stage85,000

    Damage Cost in Rupees including material and labour
    Memorial Hall 75,000
    Office and DG Set roof 40,000
    Homam Kundi 25,000
    100ft boundary wall 3,00,000
    Painting 1,60,000

    Donors can pay the contractors directly. Or cheques can be written in favour of Durga Maa Lakshmi Seva Sangam

  • Chaitanya Shravanthi, Registration No: 597/85,
    FCRA No: 0 1 0 3 5 0 0 3 2
    Bank Account Details for foreign funds:
    Name of Account: Chaitanya Shravanthi,
    Name of Bank: Union Bank of India, Chinthapalli Branch, Chinthapalli, Visakhapatnam
    Account Number: 329102010002992
    IFS Code: UBIN0532916
    SWIFT CODE: UBININBBVISBank Account details for Indian funds;
    Name of Account: Chaitanya Shravanthi,
    Name of bank: Andhra Bank, Pitapuram Colony Branch, Visakhaptnam.
    Account Number: 024510011012309
    IFS Code: ANDB0000245
  • Bhagavatula Charitable Trust

Disclaimer: The information above is accurate based on our research. We recommend that you use your judgement while deciding on how to use this information.

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