More than 1000 families suffering during the cold-wave in Mendoza

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la-gal-323242The recent snows, cold rains and below-freezing temperatures have cast over 1000  greater Mendoza families into grave situations as they attempt to stay warm through the coldest period in recent Mendoza history, according to data provided by the Programa de Emergencia Social del Ministerio de Desarrollo Humano (Program of social emergency of the Minister of Human Development)

It’s the dark side of Mendoza’s winter offering of mountain playgrounds, ski resorts, and other winter fun that locals and visitors enjoy.

Marcela Gómez Terragona, the director of Social emergency, says that a high percentage of the victims are minors and on-going efforts are underway to help alleviate the situation, which heavily depends on donations of mattresses, blankets, clothing, and food.

Local governments have been supplying these items also, but there still is a need for much more.

Here is starter contact info on how to donate:

http://www.mendoza.gov.ar/mindesarrollo.html

Soma material and picture retrieved from: http://www.losandes.com.ar/notas/2010/7/17/sociedad-502908.asp

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