Another Major Earthquake In Nepal: What To expect - How To Help?

There have been no flights in or out of Kathmandu since the earthquake. Thai Airways TH320 is reported still sitting on the runway, ready to take off for Bangkok.

Nepal police are reporting over 200 dead or injured.

Older homes that tilted two weeks ago are crumbling in Lalitpur countryside, a local radio station says.

BBC Media Action staff in Nepal who were in the office are safe. BBC is trying to reach to staff who were in field.

eTN Ambassador Pankaj Pradhananga and his family is safe waiting out the situation outside his home in Nepal.

Many people are trapped under ruble in Gongabu & Machchhapokhari.
In an initial report, some buildings collapsed in Kathmandu's Naya Bazar and Buspark area.

The biggest casualties from last month's earthquake were to the east of Kathmandu - which is where today's quake has struck.

"The shaking seemed to go on and on," told Rose Foley, a UNICEF official based in Kathmandu to AP. "It felt like being on a boat in rough seas."

Norwegian Red Cross says some were killed and there are many casualties following the Nepal earthquake. It includes casualties in the Norwegian Red Cross field hospital in Nepal.

Earthquake: Tremors halt Metro Services in Delhi, Kolkata: Delhi's Metro service was halted at 12.38 pm but is back in service

Indian home Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said India would provide all the support required to Nepal, which was once again jolted by a major earthquake.

"India is ready to provide all the support which Nepal would require," the minister told reporters.
The Indian Embassy Helpline numbers in Nepal:
(+977) 9851107021 (+977) 9851135141

Nepal earthquake survivors need more help
So far more than eight million people have been affected by the devastating earthquake in Nepal. Water, food and shelter are in short supply and today it's been revealed nearly a million children.

The U.S. Embassy has compiled the following list of useful resources and frequently asked questions for use after the Nepal Earthquake.  We have not been able to verify the authenticity of all the groups or resources listed.  This list is intended only as a guide to information currently being shared online.

If you have updated or new information, please send to usembktm@state.gov and we will do our best to include it here.

HOW TO HELP

1)    If you are outside Nepal, the best way to help is by donating money to an established relief agency which has been working on the ground in Nepal and you trust. Two sites where you can find links to trustworthy organizations working on the ground in Nepal are here:
http://www.cidi.org/nepalrelief/#.VUnst_mg0k0http://www.usaid.gov/nepal-earthquake

2)    If you want to read more about smart compassion and why donating money (and not collecting goods for instance) is the best way to help the relief effort in Nepal, read this:
http://www.cidi.org/how-disaster-relief-works/guidelines-for-giving/#.VUnr8fmg0k0

3)    Our partners at @Teach4Nepal have organized a charity to help some of the most affected areas:
http://www.sarvodayausa.org/

4)    Government has asked for contributions to PM relief fund:
https://twitter.com/Nepal_PM_Fundhttps://twitter.com/kathmandupost/status/592260119716503552

5)    Please DO NOT collect in-kind contributions from overseas as they are very ineffective and expensive to ship. LOCALLY purchased supplies are far more efficient and help local economy. 

HOW TO VOLUNTEER

Outside Nepal

1)    If you are outside Nepal, read this helpful informative piece on what to think about before you volunteer and the best way to go about it:
http://www.cidi.org/how-disaster-relief-works/guidelines-for-giving/#.VUnr8fmg0k0

2)    A great way to volunteer from abroad is to host a mapathon. Learn more here:
http://mapgive.state.gov/why-map/

Contact our Nepali partners:
http://hotosm.org/

Inside Nepal

1)    Fill out this form and we will try to match your abilities with organizations in need:
https://docs.google.com/a/america.gov/forms/d/1H7rBMnRJijAZq4RPRZxrksLD7vphmsByMOIvhtq_E5M/viewform

2)    Kathmandu Municipality seeking volunteers for earthquake-related Need Assessment Survey in various localities:
https://www.facebook.com/kanak.m.dixit/posts/814023405341221?notif_t=like

3)    Volunteers to help doctors in Gorkha:
https://twitter.com/RaviNepal/status/593070677718077440

4)    Relief operations outside Kathmandu Valley Coordinating Secretaries (Government of Nepal):
https://twitter.com/Nepal_PM_Fund/status/593004843528114176

5)    Contact information of CDOs of affected districts and secretaries assigned for relief operations:
https://twitter.com/Nepal_PM_Fund/status/593012866904494080

6)    Photocircle:   9741311750 or mail@photocircle.com.np 

FAMILY AND FRIENDS LOOKING FOR U.S. CITIZENS IN NEPAL
We encourage people in the United States to contact the State Department atNepalEmergencyUSC@state.gov or 1-888-407-4747 to provide us with information about U.S. citizens in Nepal who may be in need of assistance. Please see our Emergency Message for U.S. Citizens which gives more details: http://nepal.usembassy.gov/wm-04-27-2015.html

FAMILY AND FRIENDS LOOKING FOR SOME IN NEPAL (ALL NATIONALITIES)

Google has set up an online person finder tool: 
https://google.org/personfinder/2015-nepal-earthquake 

U.S. CITIZENS CURRENTLY IN NEPAL 

If you are a U.S. Citizen currently in Nepal, we are doing accountability checks for concerned friends and family.  Please let us know you are safe: (+977 1) 423-4068, 423-4120, 423-4494, 423-4269, 423-4340, 423-4542, & 423-4144 

If you are a U.S. Citizen currently in Nepal and are in need of assistance, please call the above numbers.  The U.S. Embassy is also open to U.S. Citizens in need of shelter. 

NEPALI EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS:
Important phone numbers of Nepalese Emergency Association:
https://twitter.com/kantipuronline/status/593007059085369344 

REQUESTS FOR HELP
For all earthquake-related concerns, #Nepal government hotline is 97714200258 + 97714200105. For Everest queries, contact +9779852827777.

Important phone numbers of Nepalese Emergency Association:
https://twitter.com/kantipuronline/status/593007059085369344

Here is a-list of places to get food and shelter in and around Kathmandu:
https://twitter.com/RaviNepal/status/592602282522443776

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VonkJXSTYcyKttyhux8_
L6sGhviGwK79bNRYIqycRiY/mobilebasic?pli=1

Relief operations outside Kathmandu Valley Coordinating Secretaries (Government of Nepal):
https://twitter.com/Nepal_PM_Fund/status/593004843528114176

Contact information of CDOs of affected districts and secretaries assigned for relief operations:
https://twitter.com/Nepal_PM_Fund/status/593012866904494080

Government of Nepal Secretary responsibilities:
https://twitter.com/AnupKaphle/status/592900698989277184 

FAQs 

I am booked to come to Nepal for a vacation.  What should I do?

Please see our travel alert: We recommend that U.S. citizens defer nonessential travel to Nepal.http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/alertswarnings/nepal-travel-alert.html 

I have visited Nepal before and love the country.  I want to come and help.  What should I do?

Thank you for your offer.  Please see our travel alert:

http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/alertswarnings/nepal-travel-alert.html

We recommend that U.S. citizens defer nonessential travel to Nepal.  At this time the most valuable support would be a financial donation to a relief organization.  For more information and a list of supporting NGOs, please visit cidi.org/Nepal  Consider doing a fund drive in your country. 

I have specific medical, disaster relief, mountain rescue skills and would like to help.

Thank you.  We are working at connecting skilled personal with coordinators in Nepal.  Please contact the Embassy via email at NepalEQAssist@usaid.gov telling us your skills, current location and contact information. 

I am in Nepal and would like to volunteer:

See above for volunteering opportunities inside and outside Nepal.

Google Person Finder is available for those affected by latest quake (click here)