Update on Local Relief Efforts Regarding the Earthquake in Ecuador
NEW HAVEN, CT (April 20, 2016) — In the wake of the devastating earthquakes in Ecuador, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) today released the following information for local residents who may be seeking to contact family members or are interested in offering assistance to affected communities.
“The United States stands with the people of Ecuador and as President Obama has said, the U.S. is prepared to offer any assistance the country may need during this time. As Ecuador continues to search for survivors and begins the process of rebuilding, my thoughts and prayers are with the country,” said Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro. “In New Haven, which is home to one of the state’s largest Ecuadorian populations, there has been an outpouring of support from the local community. My office will continue to work with the local community to assist with aid and relief efforts, and we are ready to help in any way that we can.”
- If you are a U.S. citizen in Ecuador who needs assistance, you can contact the U.S. Embassy in Quito at 099-788-3222 or the U.S. Consulate General in Guayaquil at 04-371-7000.
- If you are in the U.S. and are trying to contact a friend or family member who is a U.S. citizen and is currently in Ecuador, please call 1-888-407-4747.
- You may also contact the U.S. Department of State at EcuadorEmergencyUSC@state.gov.
The Government of Ecuador will continue to post the most up-to-date information on the status of recovery efforts at https://www.gestionderiesgos.gob.ec/. Individuals in need of information may call 1-844-668-4549. This telephone number is active around the clock.
Home to Connecticut’s largest Ecuadorian population, as well as the local Ecuadorian Consulate, New Haven has become a center for local relief efforts. The Ecuadorian Consulate held an informational session Monday evening, which included information on how local residents assist with relief efforts.
Monetary Donations: If individuals are interested in making direct monetary donations, two accounts have been set-up to ensure that those donations get directly to those in need.
SWIFT Transfers
Entity: Bank of America NY
SWIFT Code: BOFAUS3N
Account Name: “CCU Secretaria Gestion Riesgos/Planta Central”
Account Number: 01121807
Entity: Bank of America NY
Account Name: “UNDP Rep. of Ecuador Account”
Account Number: 3751560139
Bank ID: 111000012
Bank Type: ZBA bank
Donated Items: Local sites in Connecticut are collecting donated items to send to Ecuador.
According to the Consulate, items needed include:
Water Filters – Life Straw
Canned Food
Dried Food
Dried Milk
Diapers
Tents
Sleeping Bags
Hygienic Kits
Portable Lamps (Led or Rechargeable)
Batteries
Cookware
Baby Formula
Medicine (Refer to the Health Secretariat Drug List: https://www.salud.gob.ec/listado-de-medicamentos-y-dispositivos-medicos-basicos-para-eventos-sismicos/)
They do not need clothing and are asking people not to send additional clothing items.
Donations are being accepted at the following locations:
IRIS – 235 Nicoll Street
New Haven, CT
(203) 871-7094