ZAKARPATTIA FLOOD RELIEF EFFORTS

UUARC announces fund drive

PHILADELPHIA - The United Ukrainian American Relief Committee here has been notified by its Lviv office that Ukraine's Zakarpattia region is experiencing devastating spring flooding caused by a sudden thaw followed by torrential downpours lasting for days.

At least 200 villages have been submerged and the death toll has risen to five as of March 8. Monumental efforts are under way to stem the flooding with sandbags. The Tysa River near the town of Chop has risen to 43.56 feet, which is just 2.3 inches short of the record, and the water levels are the highest in more than a century.

The UUARC is calling on everyone to rally to the assistance of the poor people of Zakarpattia. Donations marked "Flood Relief" may be sent to the address below. The UUARC will send aid directly to those most needing help. Each donation is crucial, so that these families can have disaster relief now, the UUARC underlined.

Contact: United Ukrainian American Relief Committee Inc., 1206 Cottman Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111; telephone (215) 728-1630; fax, (215) 728-1631; e-mail, uuarc@bellatlantic.net.

Copyright © The Ukrainian Weekly, March 18, 2001, No. 11, Vol. LXIX

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