states a Friday press release.
“I invited all Colombians, all business people, to collaborate in this campaign to help the victims, because the rainy season will continue and isn’t going to stop until December,” Santos said. “Alone, we can’t do it.”
The government has provided COP $250 billion ($137.5 million) in aid, and Santos called on citizens to help by providing donations of nonperishable food, hygiene items, and money. He also emphasized that blood donations can be made at the Colombian Red Cross.