According to the National Seismic Network to determine - at 14:28 on May 12, a strong earthquake at 7.8-magnitude hit Wenchuan County, Sichuan (31 degrees north latitude, 103.4 degrees east longitude) which killed 9,219 so far in Sichuan, Shaanxi, Gansu, Chongqing, Yunnan and also has caused serious losses of life and property.

    After the earthquake occurred, The Red Cross Society of China (RCSC) immediately allocated tents, quilts and other materials worth RMB 780,000 for relief operation of the local Red Cross from its Chengdu disaster preparedness centres and an assessment team has also been sent to the affected areas. At present the disaster areas urgently needs tents, blankets, emergency food, drinking water, medical supplies, drinking water and environmental disinfectant materials such as disinfectants.

According to the current needs in disaster areas, the Society appeales to all sectors of the community to take action in actively contributing, participate in disaster relief.

    The RCSC has taken immediate action for relief operation at all levels and will be strictly in accordance with the "People's Republic of China Red Cross Society Law" relevant regulations, and in fund-raising activities carried out by the Society, will also be in accordance with the law,

    For further information, please visit the Chinese Red Cross Web site: at www.redcross.org.cn

Information for dnation Disaster relief hotline: (8610) 65139999
    1, for donations by bank
       Accounts unit: Red Cross Society of China
       Bank for receving RMB: the Dongsi Nan Branch,  Beijing Branch of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China
       RMB account:number: 0200001009014413252

       For Foreign currency Donation
       Bank: Jiuxianqiao branch, CITIC Bank
       Foreign currency accounts: 7112111482600000209

    2, Donation by mail
       Beneficiary: Red Cross Society of China
       Address: 8, Beixin Qiao Santiao, Dongcheng District of Beijing
       Postal Code: 100007