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ACNS 3725     |     USA / IRAN	   |	 30 DECEMBER 2003 

Episcopal Relief and Development responds to earthquake victims in Iran

[ACNS source: Episcopal Relief and Development] Emergency relief efforts
continue in the ancient city of Bam, Iran, after a deadly earthquake
struck on December 26. Episcopal Relief and Development is working to
help people caught in the disaster. CNN reports at least 25,000 people
are dead after being buried under homes and buildings made from mud
bricks. Almost half of the city's population of 80,000 may be dead,
according to the Associated Press.

The situation is especially critical for tens of thousands of people
left homeless as winter weather sets in and temperatures drop below
freezing.

Episcopal Relief and Development's initial emergency funds will provide
supplies such as tents, blankets, water, and medicine. ERD will continue
to assess critical needs on the ground through ecumenical partners.

ERD is accepting donations for the Iran Earthquake Fund. Make a
contribution using a credit card online at www.er-d.org. Donations can
be mailed to: Episcopal Relief and Development, P.O. Box. 12043, Newark,
NJ 07101. 

ERD asks people to pray for those affected by this tragedy. Please visit
www.er-d.org for updates.

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