Peru Earthquake
Peru has been rattled by a few earthquakes this week causing massive amounts of damage with reports now saying that over 500 people have been killed. The earthquakes have been centered in the Ica region and close to the town of Pisco which I visited a little over a month ago. It seems like Pisco has been pretty hard hit with the church in the main square now a pile of rubble, it's amazing to me to think that I sat in that same main square drinking Pisco Sours and now it's in ruins.
Relief efforts are underway but there's been major damage to the roads which is making it difficult to get supplies to those in need. It's also the middle of winter there making it get very cold over night. World Vision are responding by bringing in supplies of warm clothes and medical supplies. I've made a donation to their efforts this morning and if you're able to I encourage you too as well.
Update: New York Times photos of the destruction in Pisco.