Several cities in the province of Buenos Aires (Argentina) suffered in recent days the consequences of a serious temporal, which caused the flood of rivers, floods, floods, stranded vehicles, cut routes, and about 3,000 people had to be evacuated.
Among the most affected were Zárate, Campana and surroundings, declared “Catastrophe Zone”, where more than 300 millimeters of rain were recorded in a few hours. Consequently, many neighbors lost everything and solidarity actions began to be activated.
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The bishop of Zárate-Campana, Mons. Pedro Laxague, The evacueted center visited on Saturday Enabled at the Ciudad de Campana Club and acknowledged: “It is very strong to hear the phrase ‘we lost everything’, the figure of evacuated there was 1200 at noon and was increasing.”
“This is the reality we face, not having anything … but it is not just desolation, on the other hand there is the hope in the generosity of the people: boys and large offering as volunteers to prepare food, transfer people in their own vehicles, get whatever it takes,” he valued.
“Our communities are quickly organizing to provide the necessary help: if they saw the joy of the community of Carmen de Campana, it seemed that a great party was prepared … how the love of God shows in the face of the people, his gaze,” said the prelate.
“We continue together attentive to this situation: nobody is saved alone!”, Recalled the bishop citing a phrase that Pope Francis used to say often.
The Executive Commission of the Argentine Episcopal Conference was also present with A message Given what happened, joining “in prayer for the people who are suffering from the heavy rains registered over the north of the province of Buenos Aires.”
“We share the pain and uncertainty of our brothers asking the Lord to mitigate the anguish of those who have been affected in various ways,” said the bishops.
At the same time, they invited the Christian community “to renew the solidarity that always springs in moments of anguish” and asked the Lord “strength for the volunteers who give themselves to take care of the lives of their brothers.”
“That our mother of Luján intercedes for our land and reaches the relief to those who suffer,” they begged.
From Cáritas Diocesana de Zárate-Campana shared the bank data to collaborate with those affected. “Be where you can help those affected by the storm of the cities that make up our diocese: Baradero, Campana, Escobar, Exaltation of Cruz, Pilar, San Antonio de Areco, Zárate,” they said.
Those who wish to help can send money to alias: Caritas.ZC
The account is in the name of Bishopric Zárate Campana. CUIT: 30-56094864-2.
They also receive lavandina/chlorine, cleaning and hygiene items, blankets, water, milk, diapers, shoes for children in good condition, mattresses, and clarify that they do not receive clothes. Donations can approach the Marista Villa de Pilar (La Martineta 566), from Monday 19 to Wednesday 21 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Those who wish to join as volunteers to help receive and classify donations can be communicated by WhatsApp at +54 9 11 4045 4385.
Julieta Villar
I am a journalist, a graduate in Communication from the National University of La Matanza in Argentina. I have work experience in non -governmental organizations. Since 2016 I dedicate myself to Catholic journalism, first in the Argentine Catholic Information Agency (AICA) and, since 2022, as a correspondent for ACI Press for Argentina, Chile, Uruguay and Bolivia.