BRAMA, March 23, 2001, 7:00am EST

Ukrainian American Coordinating Council appeals to Ukrainians in the U.S. to help those suffering from the flood in Zakarpattia

Ukrainian lands have again undergone another recurrent catastrophe. As in 1998, Zakarpattia has again suffered from flooding. The flood water levels in certain localities were higher this time than in the 1998 flood by 16 to 47 centimeters [translating this in to feet would be better]. At present, six people have died, and according to health officials 2,000 people are ill with flood-borne infectious diseases. The exact toll of damages suffered is still being reckoned, but thus far 200 settled areas have been flooded, over 21,000 buildings have been inundated, completely devastating 443 residences, and damaging 22 bridges. So far, 11,000 people have been evacuated.

Immediate help is therefore urgently needed.

The Ukrainian American Coordinating Council has opened an account to aid the flood victims. Through UACC's representatives in Ukraine, the members of the Executive Board of UACC, we are guaranteed that donations collected will be delivered to those most in need.

We appeal to you all to please help -- to the extent possible -- our suffering countrymen and women. We will be most grateful to you for each donation and the Almighty will bless you a hundred fold.

Please make checks out to:
"UACC Flood Relief Fund"
142 Second Avenue
New York, N. Y. 10003

Ihor Gawdiak
President
National Council

Roma Dyhdalo
Head, UACC

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