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Posted: 2016-09-13T02:20:19Z | Updated: 2016-09-13T02:20:19Z How To Help Victims Of Italys Earthquake | HuffPost

How To Help Victims Of Italys Earthquake

How To Help Victims Of Italys Earthquake
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People and organizations have rushed to help after a 6.2 magnitude earthquake rocked central Italy on Wednesday, killing at least 267 people .

The worst hit towns were Accumoli, Amatrice, Posta and Arquata del Tronto. The mayor of Accumoli said around 2,500 people were left homeless .

Its terrible, Im 65 years old and I have never experienced anything like this, Amatrice resident Giancarlo told Reuters. This is a catastrophe.

Thousands of volunteers from all over the country have come to the mountain communities affected by the quake to offer assistance.

Heres how you can help.

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