Floods may be fatal. And cause serious losses such as loss of animals, loss of shelter, loss of fields, or sometimes loss of human lives. During these desperate times, they seek our help.
The government of Pakistan has declared an emergency in view of the huge losses. According to the ministry of foreign affairs, 33 million people have been affected and displaced, and 1,000 lives have been lost. There are many ways to assist those in need, from making small donations to volunteering to rebuild damaged homes. Some of them are as follows
Donate goods or other supplies
Floods can destroy everything, including properties and cars, the destruction becomes inevitable. Families experience additional financial strain due to the loss of possessions. Donations to reputable organizations will help overcome the affected ones. You can donate some essential needs like food, water, clothing, and other necessities to help in a destructive flood situation.
Donate blood
Floods can cause serious injuries. Many people can be injured or in need of rescue, and there may be a need for more blood after a disaster. If there’s a blood drive in your area, and you meet the health/age requirements, then you should definitely consider becoming a donor to help save precious people’s lives.
Volunteer skills
If you have enough resources to travel to the affected areas, please go to aid organizations that are looking for volunteers to help on the ground.
There is always a way for you to volunteer, no matter what. If you have experience in medicine or if all you know is steering a boat. Your assistance is required, especially in terms of offering the victims and volunteers moral support. From truck driving to food, water, and medication supply, a small good act can go a long way.
Host fundraisers
To help needy people indirectly, you can give money to them or can arrange fundraisers. You can collect money by posting your donation campaign on different social media accounts. Various people from different segments of life will be able to donate money and help them.
Offer shelter
Flood takes away houses, people don’t have a place to live you can help affected people by giving them shelter in your home. By giving them a place to hide their heads, you can save many lives. If you live close to a flood zone and your home is secure and you are safe, you might want to consider hosting a family who may have lost everything in the disastrous flood.
Help to clean the affected area
Once the flood is over you can volunteer your selves to clean the affected area because in order to set life again the area must be cleaned and free of any toxication’s and impurities that might cause diseases.
Donate your leave time
People may donate their unused sick or vacation days to those in need. Particularly people working in governmental institutions or offices. They should contact the human resources representative at their respective offices and ask for the transfer of some of the leave time to those unable to work as a result of the flood.
