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Chile Earthquake 2010: How to Contact Relatives in Chile
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by Amy Judd | February 27, 2010 at 09:04 am
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After the Chile Earthquake that struck Saturday morning with a magnitude of 8.8, people from all over the world are wondering how they can get in touch with relatives and friends that live in Chile to make sure they are okay.
Information is still scarce and not all the lines of communication are open at this time, but we will continue to update this post when we know more.
The U.S State Department has set up a number for Americans to call if they are looking for infomation about relatives and friends: 1-888-407-4747. This line will receive a high number of calls however so you may hear a recording.
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On Twitter there is also a number circulating for emergency telephones in Chile: 568 1290 / 568 1295
The Red Cross does have a presence in Chile and thier contact numbers and addresses are available to the public. Please be patient, they are dealing with a high volume of work at this time.
Google has set up a Person Finder for the people of Chile, where you can either input information of someone you are looking for, or information about yourself or someone you know you may be looking for you, family or friends.
Twitter can also be a good source of information. The Chilean Red Cross has a Twitter account you can follow, or try searching Twitter with the hashtag #Chile as many others are also searching for information.
There is also a Chile Earthquake Facebook page for people to try and make contact.
We will update this post if more contact options become available.
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Nancy Ciutat (not verified)at 12:28 on February 27th, 2010
Looking for my family's status. Juanna Ciutat and family last name Neida. Please mom and family call home we are all very worried. We love you....
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Lise Viau (not verified)at 09:02 on February 28th, 2010
Dear Nancy, We r one of the lucky ones. Angela from Santiago just phoned us. Her brother, mother and along with herself are doing fine. They survived the quake. I hope u are lucky too. I will say prayers for u and may God be with u and your family. It is the worst thing that has happened in my life, looking for a loved one.......Where are they from??? Maybe we can help find them
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Erika Harrison (not verified)at 12:33 on February 27th, 2010
Do you guys know if there's a more specific Twitter hashtag to use for ppl trying to locate loved ones in the epicentre? Way too many using #chile to be useful. Thanks for any info.
at 12:52 on February 27th, 2010
From what we can tell there is no hashtag set up for this yet, but we will update this post if one is created.
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Delaine (not verified)at 23:01 on February 27th, 2010
try #quakechile
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Erika Harrison (not verified)at 12:39 on February 27th, 2010
Does anyone know of a more specific Twitter hashtag to use when searching for info on family living at epicentre of quake? Far too many tweets using #chile to be useful. Looking for any news on Lonco Parque neighbourhood in Conception, Chile. Building name is El Boldo. People are John and Sri Buchan.Thanks for any info.
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Macarena Olavarria Barreira (not verified)at 12:43 on February 27th, 2010
i am looking for relatives in santiago and puerto montt ,unable to reach anyone bye phone looking for luis olavarria, ana olavarria, cousins aunts and uncles
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Vicki Kaufman (not verified)at 12:53 on February 27th, 2010
Looking for Peter and jennifer Katz and jessie levine, who were traveling from Pacon on bus last night to Santiago. If anyone knows anything, please let me know.
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Jessie Levine (not verified)at 18:30 on February 27th, 2010
I'm Jessie Levine. Peter and Jennifer Katz and I are safe and sound! Back in Santiago.
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tony darivas (not verified)at 13:56 on February 27th, 2010
We are looking for Arthur and Veronica Sanchez-Darivas. They live on Kennedy Avenue, Las Condes Santiago. We are very worried and any info would be of some help. Thanks :)
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Michelle Robinson (not verified)at 14:09 on February 27th, 2010
Looking for my sister, niece, brother in law and the Mckenna Family. Please call or email, anything and let us know your okay. Or anyone knows any information on them. They live in this region. Region V El Pataqual #22Q Quebrada Escouar Villa Alemana 821106 Athena Marie Robinson, Cari Marie Mckenna, Frances Mckenna, Nico Mckenna, Pato Mckenna, Denise Mckennna and their two kids. Love you and prayers go out to all the families.
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Mauricio Rivera (not verified)at 14:23 on February 27th, 2010
We are looking for Patricia Menares Vazquez and family. Please contact us ASAP.(Cerro San Juan de Dios , Valparaiso......God be with you all at this time....
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Steve Gonzalez (not verified)at 15:17 on February 27th, 2010
I am looking for any information on my uncle, Jorge Gonzalez Estevez, his wife, Edith, and my cousins, Giovanna and Jasna, and Jasna's son. They live on the coast in Santo Domingo, next to San Antonio and Llo Lleo. Any information that can be provided, please e-mail me at speedygnz@msn.com. Thanks for any assistance possible. Steve Gonzalez, Glen Cove, NY
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Fernando & Cristina Lema (not verified)at 15:17 on February 27th, 2010
Has anybody heard how strong was the quake in Calama, our mother and sister live there. Please let us know.
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lourdes (not verified)at 16:38 on February 27th, 2010
lo que vi en la tele y los de los videos es muy peligroso esten preparados q en salta o jujuy abra terremoto si es que llegan a estar en departamento tenga precaucion por sus hijos esto ya nos paso
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Maritza Ciciulla (not verified)at 16:47 on February 27th, 2010
I am looking for my aunt: Alicia Gonzalez Echeverria who lives alone in Santiago. She is 91 years old with no relatives. Please anyone knows how to contact family during this earthquake, please contact me.....
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barbara prince (not verified)at 17:05 on February 27th, 2010
I am looking for any information on my son Adam Griffif, he is in Los Angeles, Chile. Any information that can be provided please call State Department USA EMBASSY OR 1888-407-4747. Thanks for any assintance possible. Barbara Prince. Pratville, Alabama
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Baylee (not verified)at 17:30 on February 27th, 2010
I AM LOOKING FOR MY FAMILY, CACERES-ESPINA FAMILY.. PLEASE IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION, CONTACT ME! MY PRAYERS ARE ALL WITH YOU
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Ralph Wieben (not verified)at 17:55 on February 27th, 2010
Family & friends of Hector Ahumada: he is worried! He loves you and is trying to contact you. Please call him if you can!
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David Lee Burch (not verified)at 17:58 on February 27th, 2010
CHRISTIAN LANDAETA TORRES Any information appreciated of this man. Teaches at Santiago U. Let Dave know how you are, please!
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amy leung (not verified)at 17:58 on February 27th, 2010
looking for my nephew William Chang and his wife Margarita Chang and kids,any information will be helpful
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I am looking for Bob and Sonia Lee. (not verified)at 18:01 on February 27th, 2010
Bob and Sonia,Please call us when you can.Ed and Judi
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Reinaldo Narciso Zamorano Dias (not verified)at 18:12 on February 27th, 2010
I am looking information about relatives in Santiago and Puerto Montt.Guillermo Maturana Diaz and familyJuan Diaz OrdenesRene Diaz OrdenesEduardo Hernandez DiazLius Narciso Zamorano AlvaradoRosa Rogel Zamorano and FamilyRuth Zamorano and family
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Mary Elias (not verified)at 18:23 on February 27th, 2010
Looking for information regarding Andrew and Marissa Baffert and their children in Pichilemu, Chilie.
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Jan O'Neill (not verified)at 09:59 on March 1st, 2010
I'm Andrew's mom. They are all okay; waiting for further word when the power is back on.
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Rene Beluzan (not verified)at 18:54 on February 27th, 2010
A,cualquier persona en la vecindad de; Sta Rosa, y Victoria y Victor Manuel, que conosca a,la Sra, Graciela Gutierrez, ( Chelita),que vive,en calle Victoria #639, casa #13 en Santiago Centro, Favor me deje saver de mi Madre, si se encuentra bien. My nombre, es Rene, (E-mail ; b1rebel@yahoo.ca )Yo vivo en Canada, y no me puedo comunicar por telefono con ella, ni con ningun amigo. (ph;416-519-9170) muchas gracias de antemano,
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tony darivas (not verified)at 19:24 on February 27th, 2010
Regarding the contact of Arthur and Veronica Sanchez-Darivas we have had contact this morning and they are safe and well. Thanks for your help. God bless to all.
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michael buchan (not verified)at 19:26 on February 27th, 2010
any news on lonco parque?
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mary elias (not verified)at 19:45 on February 27th, 2010
previous inquiry regarding Andrew, Marissa and children in Pichilemu. All are fine.
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Heather, John, Greta and Elia (not verified)at 20:19 on February 27th, 2010
Thank you for posting that Andy and Marissa are OK. We've been worried about them and the kids, too. Do you know any more? Is their house OK?