More Than 4,000 Dead In Nepal As Earthquake Toll Rises/ Madeline Boreham/ 4th period

It has been confirmed that the Earthquake in Nepal is responsible for at least 4,000 deaths. The aftershock it making it difficult for aid to come in. Traffic is usually blocking off drivers, and the areas that really ned help are remote and difficult to drive to.  The 7.8 earthquake was said to have left one million kids in need of support.  Many people are still afraid to return to their hometown. The bases that have been set up are starting to become over crowded, and they are running out of materials.  Many organizations have stepped out, showing support.  The ADB just sent 3 million for immediate aid, then quickly promised 200 million that will be sent over for rehabilitation.

I think most people would agree when I state it is essential that the US helps out Nepal as best as we can. Many people are suffering and the US has the money to help them. The aid will need to be much more than just money sent over, there should be volunteers helping figure out new ways to reach survivors. The country's involvement has the potential to stop the death toll from rising. Not only is it the right thing to do, but it will also put the U.S. in good graces with Nepal. It has been made very easy to donate with almost every other website providing a link for you to send money.  The issue is making sure that the money is going towards the people recovering and making sure that they have the resources in order to make that a possibility. If this is brought to the peoples attention the right way, showing everyone just haw bad the damage is. I believe that Nepal can receive the aid it truly needs from the U.S.

This article was written by Bill Chappell for NPR to read the full article click the link below:

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2015/04/27/402521334/more-than-3-700-dead-in-nepal-as-earthquake-s-toll-rises