Gov. Rounds asks citizens to support American Red Cross 

Pierre, S.D. – Gov. Mike Rounds today is urging citizens of South Dakota who want to help the victims of the south Asia tsunami to make cash donations to the American Red Cross International Response Fund. 

“The people of South Dakota are generous, compassionate people who are ready to help in the time of need,” said Gov. Rounds.  “This has been a terrible disaster.  Our hearts go out to the families of the victims.  The best, most effective way to help is through cash donations so that the people in the affected nations have the necessary resources for recovery.”

International Red Cross and Red Crescent societies in south Asia have mobilized staff and volunteers to assist with immediate needs. 

For more information or to make a donation, please call 1-800-HELP-NOW or www.redcross.org