| USA & Indonesia. USAID provides assistance to tsunami victims among 108 miles of Java coastline |
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| Thursday, 20 July 2006 | |
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Environmental news: In response to the impact of the July 17th tsunami in Indonesia, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is providing $50,000 to support the emergency relief efforts of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI). The most urgent needs include emergency shelter, food, water, and hygiene supplies. Additionally, a three-person team from the U.S. Embassy and USAID mission in Indonesia has deployed to the affected area. USAID regional advisors in Bangkok are also coordinating closely with USAID/Indonesia colleagues to monitor events. A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck off the Indonesian island of Java, triggering a 6.5 foot high tsunami, which resulted in loss of life and destruction of local assets and infrastructure in the Ciamis District of the West Java Province, and Cilacap and Kebumen Districts in Central Java. The resort area of Pangandaran Beach in Ciamis District appears to have suffered the greatest amount of damage. Towns and communities along a 108-mile stretch of the Southern Java coastline have experienced significant damage to buildings, homes, and fishing boats. The latest reports from the Indonesian Department of Social Affairs (Depsos) indicate that the tsunami killed more than 300 people, injured over 400 others, and that over 100 people remain missing. These numbers will likely continue to change as relief efforts progress. According to Depsos, more than 35,000 people have been displaced. USAID will continue to monitor the situation and provide additional updates as necessary. http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/ |
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