ReliefWeb, 07 Mar 2007
U.S. provides assistance to earthquake victims in Indonesia
Source: United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
Washington, D.C. — The United States Government, through the U.S. Agency for
International Development (USAID), will provide $100,000 to support emergency efforts
in response to the devastating earthquake that struck the province of West Sumatra
on March 6.
Due to the significant damage caused by the earthquake, U.S. Charge d`Affaires John
A. Heffern declared a disaster for the affected areas. Local authorities report that the
6.3 magnitude earthquake has resulted in the deaths of at least 70 people and injuries
to more than 200. Approximately 3,600 homes have been damaged and many people
have been displaced by the earthquake.
U.S. Government assistance includes the provision of immediate relief supplies such
as hygiene kits, plastic sheets, water containers, cooking utensils, and sleeping mats
for victims.
USAID will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as appropriate.
For more information about our humanitarian assistance programs, please visit:
www./our_work/humanitarian_assistance/.
Press Office: 202-712-4320
Public Information: 202-712-4810
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