Uniontown, Ohio Lions Club

OAK BROOK, IL USA, April 6, 2009 – More than 100,000 people are homeless and 100 dead following the devastating earthquake centered in the medieval city of L’Anquila, Italy the morning of April 6. The 6.3-magnitude quake occurred 60 miles northeast of Rome. In all, 26 towns and villages were damaged.

Lions throughout Italy are assisting in emergency response efforts. LCIF has already issued a US$10,000 Emergency Grant so that Lions in the affected areas can quickly help people get food, water and medicine. LCIF will continue to work with Lions to assess immediate and long-term needs.