Red Cross makes call for Burma aid

The Red Cross on P.E.I. is now accepting donations for victims of the cyclone in Burma.

On Tuesday authorities in Burma made a plea for foreign aid. Cyclone Nargis struck Burma, also known as Myanmar, on Saturday. Twenty-two thousand people have been confirmed dead, and tens of thousands more are homeless.

Canada has promised $2 million in aid, and various relief organizations are rallying to the cause. Marcia Carrol of the Prince Edward Island Red Cross is urging Islanders to help.

"We need to be aware that these types of disasters are increasing, and we need to help our fellow human being just as the way if we were hit by a major disaster we would want to be helped by other parts of the world," said Carrol.

Donations may be made at redcross.ca or by calling 628-6262 in Charlottetown. People can also drop off donations at the Red Cross office at 62 Prince Street in Charlottetown.

Both cash and credit card donations are being accepted.