Venice is facing its worst flooding in half a century. Here's what you can do to help those who've been affected.
The city built on 118 small islands is facing its worst flooding in half a century. Six-foot-high tide levels have engulfed 85% of its streets and buildings. Venice is flooding -- what lies ahead for its cultural and historical sites? Venice's mayor says the city has suffered"grave damage."He's calling on the world to help restore its architectural masterpieces, paintings and monuments -- and to help rebuild flooded homes and businesses.
It says your donation will go directly to restoring what has been damaged. A GoFundMe has been set up by Venezia Autentica to help local businesses recover.How hundreds of young adults mobilized to clean up Venice amid devastating floodingThe fund points out that many businesses are on the bottom floor, where floodwaters are most damaging. The London-based charity Venice in Peril has started a fund to help restore monuments, buildings and works of art.
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