Relief Aid for PIC employees in Chile

The recent earthquakes that hit both Haiti and Chile have had devastating effects.  While none of our employees in Haiti were affected, several of PIC’s employees and their families were impacted by the earthquake in Chile.  Luckily no one from the company was hurt.  However, they are struggling to obtain food, shelter and water as well as deal with the shock of this tragedy. 

Many of these employees’ families have lost nearly everything, and PIC is determined to help take care of its own in this time of need.  Matching funds contributed by PIC employees in the US and Peru, PIC is donating over $10,000 to help those affected by this disaster.  This money will be used to help get our people and their families back on their feet by helping to provide the necessities such as food, water and even rebuilding homes.

Just one account of the situation they are facing comes from Marco Olave, the EH&S Supervisor at the San Lorenzo Power Plant in Diego de Almagro, Chile. His wife’s family essentially lost their home in the earthquake.  They don’t know exactly how much it will cost to rebuild their house but they, like so many others, have no insurance and have only family to turn to for support right now.  They will live in a temporary shelter for at least the next six months.  Marco will use any donations to provide immediate supplies and support to his family as well as to help them and their neighbors rebuild their homes and shattered lives.

Guillermo Pena also works at the San Lorenzo plant in Diego de Almagro.  He shared the following pictures of the damage his family experienced from the earthquake.

Thanks for your support!