150 homes destroyed; No deaths; Donations needed!

We went to Auditorio Municipio late this afternoon after reading it's the relief site for people affected by the fire. DIF is in charge. There were lots of volunteers (from Red Cross, perhaps other organizations). People with donations of food and supplies arrived on foot, in taxis, in cars. Families whose homes were burned continued to arrive while we were there. It was very well organized - especially with the suddenness and extent of the disaster. Everyone was calm.

This is what I learned, based on what DIF told me late this afternoon:
No humans died, but animals did. About 150 homes were destroyed. Inside the auditorium an area was set aside for families. In another area volunteers were sorting out ***donated*** clothes and personal items. Another area was for food. I didn't recognize anyone from restaurants, but I assume and hope most will donate food.

*** DONATIONS NEEDED! DIF needs food and water, diapers, personal hygiene items, towels, mattresses, blankets, sheets, shoes, clothing (for children, men, women). In short, they need everything. They can also use money. One of the officials I spoke to (sorry can't remember her name) said that DIF wants everything to be aboveboard and transparent. The DIF office (behind the central market) will be open Thursday. I am supposed to get an acct. # that I will post if you want to make a donation via your bank or perhaps online.

FOR NOW, please bring whatever you can to the municipal auditorium which is located at the end of Mar Mediterráneo (the side street where Tel Mex sits (Mar de Java / Mar Mediterráneo). Google map it.