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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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Jan O'Neill (not verified)at 10:02 on March 1st, 2010
Andrew called Sat night for about 30 seconds; house still standing. They were up on hill with friends & had food & water. Said the house 'rocked and rolled' and he saw the tsumani come in. Thank god they're ok - the rest is just 'stuff'.....
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Katherine Johnston (not verified)at 19:51 on February 27th, 2010
Looking for information regarding the town of Tome - my brother Alexander/Sandy Johnston & Angela Palma live there We have not been able to make communication yet with them, we are in Australia. If anyone has information about the town or a number we can call to make contact with an organisation that can help there it would be much appreciated. Kate
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Mitzie (not verified)at 03:19 on February 28th, 2010
We have friends from Tome and my parents came back home one week ago and they were staying in Bellavista, Tome. We haven't been able to contact anyone over there, the lines aren't working. I read on a Twitter blog that Dichato (close to Tome) is 80% flooded and that most of the people in Tome have fled to the hills. That's all I know. If I hear anything else I will let you know. I too am from Australia (Melbourne).
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Ersen (not verified)at 05:56 on February 28th, 2010
My father too was in Tome he got one sms through about 24hrs ago and we haven't heard from him since.. He said "everyone helping each other" if we hear anything further i will let you know. Melbourne, Australia.
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Ersen (not verified)at 05:58 on February 28th, 2010
My father too was in Tome he got one sms through about 24hrs ago and we haven't heard from him since.. He said "everyone helping each other" if we hear anything further i will let you know. Melbourne, Australia.
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Katherine Johnston (not verified)at 16:32 on February 28th, 2010
Thank you if you can keep me updated it would be much appreciated. We havent heard anything yet from my brother & his partner or her family. I have been told that the landlines are not working yet in Concepcion & surrounds & most mobiles are still not working. I will also let you know if I hear anything regarding Tome. Kate
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Mitzie (not verified)at 03:50 on February 28th, 2010
Apparently Radio Bio Bio has reported that water reached the central plaza of Tome. Apparently there's no electricity. That's all the information I have just found out from other people on Twitter.
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sonia sanhueza (not verified)at 15:53 on February 28th, 2010
I am in Canada and my daughter and 2 grandaughters were in Tome at my sister's house - Baquedano St. when the earthquake happened. I want to know how is now the town - is it completely flooded, is there any plan for food distribution? I don't hear any news about Tome except no water, no electricity, no gasoline, no phones
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Valentina Morante-Morley (not verified)at 21:21 on February 28th, 2010
Hi, we are also looking for family in Tome - the Henriquez Ortiz family (Sandra Pamela, Elizabeth, Claudia, Rodrigo and Patricia), the Espinoza family (Alex) and the Agurto Parra family (Eduardo, Freddy and Maximus). We are in New Zealand and have tried calling but havn't been able to get through. If you are able to get through or find anything out about the town please email me: chileno_es_bueno@hotmail.com. Any news would be appreciated. Thanks so much.
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patrice guarachi (not verified)at 20:13 on February 27th, 2010
anyone know of the situation in san antonio?
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patrice guarachi (not verified)at 20:20 on February 27th, 2010
please, i am looking for jorge alberto guarachi, martin and catalina and viviana manzano guarachi,in san antonio- anyone, please respond....thankyou so very much...
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Ivana Haymon (not verified)at 20:22 on February 27th, 2010
Sto cercando Paola Andrea Cappelli e la sua famiglia. Se qualcuno ha notizie per favore fatecelo sapere. I am looking for Paola Andrea Cappelli and her family, she lives in Santiago.If anyone knows her please let us know if she is ok. Thank you very much
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patrice guarachi (not verified)at 20:26 on February 27th, 2010
i am looking for jorge alberto guarachi, viviana manzano and children catalina and martin in san antonio-please help if you can-
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Nicholas Boots (not verified)at 21:14 on February 27th, 2010
I would like to know the status of Javier Esteban Soto Nuñez. He lives in Santiado de Chile, any info would help me alot. Thank you.
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Ashley Mendoza (not verified)at 21:23 on February 27th, 2010
I am trying to contact Anna Maria Roman and Dussan, Itala y Ivanna Jeldes-Roman. Please contact me through email or netlog as soon as possible. I am hoping and praying for you guys and the country :(
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Johnny Gonzalez (not verified)at 22:00 on February 27th, 2010
Pidiendo de favor : Alguien cerca de Pelarco, Talca. Villa de niños llamada " Las mariposas " Atendida por Sylvia Schnyder. Cuidadana Suiza. Su familia en Suiza no reciben suficiente noticias referente a lo sucedito. Queremos saber como esta Sylvia Schnyder y los niños.. Y si ay algo de urgencia que necesita para el cuidado y la proteccion de los niños.. Yo y la familia de Sylvia rogamos por su ayuda. Eviar al siguiente correo... johnnyg@pic-clipme.com - Dios los bendiga y le de suporte espiritual a todos.
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Beth Shackelford-Sheridan- USA-Arkansas (not verified)at 00:58 on February 28th, 2010
I was a Foreign Exchange Host Mom for a student from Concepcion, Chile. Ivan Ignacio Ramirez lived with us for 6 months in AR through an exchange service known as "Youth For Understanding". Ivan and his family live in Concepcion and I am very worried about him. He is now the age of 27 and he is a Physchiatrist that treats patients recovering from drug addiction. Ivan is also a professionl guitarist for a Hard Metal band in Concepcion. I do believe that his band has released a few CD's. All I have is an address and names, no current telephone number, if I could locate him via internet either through this site or even Facebook, that would be wonderful!! My thoughts and prayers go out to all the families and citizens of Chile during their time of need. Beth S. USA, Alma AR
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Beth Shackelford-Sheridan (not verified)at 01:02 on February 28th, 2010
Can anyone tell me the status on this area in Concepcion, Chile? The address is Alonso Garcia de Ramon 143, Lomas de San Andres, Concepcion Chile? I have friends that live at this address and the owner is head of the Radiology Dept. at one of the larger hospitals, his name is Ivan Ramirez, and he also has a son that I am trying to locate. Very important that I find something out, please help...............
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Catherine Monsalve (not verified)at 01:28 on February 28th, 2010
hi, we are looking for Family Monsalve. Jaime, Juan, Yel, Eva,and Roger, Nancy Vegas and Pastor Victor Vegas
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aiman jaafar (not verified)at 01:30 on February 28th, 2010
im lookin for valeria castillo & her friend angelica.....very important plzzzzzzzz..my email is dj_rocks_aiman@hotmail.com..answer here plzzzzzzzzzzzz\
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John Lloyd (not verified)at 02:09 on February 28th, 2010
We visited Punta Arenas, Puerto Montt, Valperaiso and Santiago just 5 weeks ago and loved the Country and the People. We do hope the situation does not get worse and you hear from your loved ones. God Bless
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The Vera Family (not verified)at 20:27 on March 2nd, 2010
I am a grandchild of the Liborio and Transito Vera family, my mother; Marta Vera who is deceased and buried in Puerto Montt, Chile, was the first born of 22 Vera sibblings. Every name of Vera I have searched for are not respondent. Does anyone know any of the Vera family and how they may be in Puerto Montt? Thank you for any information.
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Jeanette Gutierrez (not verified)at 02:27 on February 28th, 2010
I have all my family and reletives in San Antonio.does anybody have information of this location? please...
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Mitzie (not verified)at 03:17 on February 28th, 2010
Busco a Juan Pereira Reyes y Familia de Bellavista Tome. Busco a Cristian Andrade Salgado de Cocholue. Alguien sabe como quedo Tome?
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George Zed (not verified)at 04:23 on February 28th, 2010
Found this site Looking For Survivors, might help www.lookingforsurvivors.com or try Google People Finder
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Giovanni Amendolara (not verified)at 05:02 on February 28th, 2010
Hi I am Look for my Uncle, last known to be in conception, His name is Giacinto(or Aldo) Lubrano Lavadera, his his last phone number is:+560322474565, i think is a friend number, he is Italian, been living there since 2008, any help would be grate full, Thanks in Advance.Giovanni
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Giovanni Amendolara (not verified)at 01:14 on March 1st, 2010
Found Him, Thanks...
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Deborah Coventry (not verified)at 05:51 on February 28th, 2010
Hi Im looking for my sister, Caroline Coventry and her fiancee, Andres Ramos and his family, they live in Santiago in the Recoleta area, I'm really worried and just want to know they''re ok thanks. Deborah
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Cristina Lema (not verified)at 07:44 on February 28th, 2010
Please has anybody heard from Ana Maria Villalobos or Santiago Lema Keith, does anybody know how strong was the quake in Calama, Chile, my husband's mother and sister live there.
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suresh Baboo (not verified)at 09:11 on February 28th, 2010
I am looking for my sister-in-law who lives in Lampa, Santiago. The details are given below:- Dr. Soniya Bhaskaran. Her Telephone Nos are -Res +5622579674. Mobile +5691283885. Thanks