Where to Get Information, Offer Aid

For information about American citizens living in Mexico, contact the Consular Affairs Bureau of the U.S. State Department in Washington. The bureau is relaying messages from citizens through the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City. 202-653-7959.

Because of the interruption of international communications, the Mexican Consulate General Los Angeles is unable to furnish information about specific individuals and families in Mexico.

Those wishing to provide assistance to victims of the Mexican earthquake may contact one of the following agencies:

Monetary donations to the American Red Cross, Mexican Earthquake, 2700 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, 90057. Drive is co-sponsored by the Spanish-language newspaper La Opinion.

The offices of Archbishop Roger Mahony, 1531 W. 9th St., Los Angeles, 90015. Catholic parishes throughout the diocese will also conduct special collections at all Masses this week.

Donations on behalf of Terremoto (earthquake) Mexico to the Mexican Consulate, 125 Paseo de la Plaza, Los Angeles, 90012, or to any Bank of America branch, account No. 0300 103 000.

Monetary donations and items including baby food and bottles, blankets, bed linens and toiletries under the auspices of the Mexican Chamber of Commerce at LaVilla Market, 2214 S. San Pedro St., Los Angeles, 90011.

Monetary donations for reconstruction, rebuilding and services through the Save the Children Fund, P.O. Box 980, Westport, Conn., 06881.

Telephone pledges through World Vision at 1-800-423-4200. Donations to World Vision, Box 0, Pasadena, 91109.

Donations to the American Friends Service Committee special Mexican Earthquake Relief Fund at AFSC, 1501 Cherry St., Philadelphia, Pa., 19102.

Monetary contributions to Mexican Relief through the American Jewish Distribution Committee, Room 1914, 60 E. 42nd St., New York, N.Y., 10165.

Pan American Health Organization: (202) 861-4325.