Campaigns to raise funds for people hard-hit by the floods in Bulgaria have been started by the Bulgarian Red Cross, in partnership with the country’s three mobile operators, as well as by public broadcaster Bulgarian National Television.
 
The floods that hit the Haskovo region on February 6 2012 swept into the village of Bisser after a dam wall broke. Eight people are reported dead.
 
Bulgaria’s Government has declared February 8 a day of mourning for flood victims in the village of Bisser. The national flag will fly at half mast on Wednesday.
 
The Bulgarian Red Cross campaign is raising funds through text messages and bank donations.
 
Those who want to donate may send an SMS to 1255 at the price of 1.20 leva (VAT included).
 
The details of the bank account are:
UniCredit Bulbank
BG64UNCR76301078660913
UNCRBGSF
Online donations can be made on the official website of the Bulgarian Red Cross on www.redcross.bg.
 
On February 6, Bulgarian National Television announced its fund-raising campaign, entitled "Bulgaria is with you" (България е с вас).
 
Donations may be sent via SMS to the number 17777, with the text "DMS BEDSTVIE".
 
The SMS costs 1.20 leva including VAT.
 
The details of the bank account are:
 
UniCredit Bulbank
 
IBAN BG 54 UNCR 7630 10 07 11 02 07
 
BIC UNCRBGSF
 
Beneficiary Account: BCAF (Foundation "Charity Aid in Bulgaria")
 
Bulgarian National Television said that the funds will be spent on:
 
* Emergency needs within the first days after the flood - food, water, blankets, heating, transport, medication and other needs.
 
* Drainage equipment
 
* Assistance to restore life to normal in the affected areas.
 
The campaign has a Facebook page: Дарителска кампания на БНТ за пострадалите в село Бисер
 
Bulgarian National Television said that it was partnered with the Social Ministry. Blankets and clothing could be sent to the Agency for Social Assistance in the town of Harmanli, at 46A Ivan Vazov Street. Donations could also be made at offices of the ministry in other cities.