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USAID to Provide Disaster Assistance to Indonesia
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 12, 2004
2004-000
Press Office: 202-712-4320
Public Information: 202-712-4810
www.usaid.gov
Contact: USAID Press Office
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) announced today it will provide $50,000 in immediate disaster relief funding to assist earthquake victims in Indonesia.
On November 12, an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.3 struck the Indonesian island of Alor in East Nusa Tenggara Province at 5:26 am local time. In addition, a 6.4 magnitude aftershock occurred approximately one hour later. According to local and international media reports, 16 people have been confirmed dead and at least 200 others are injured. However, this toll could still rise as rescue workers reach additional areas. In addition, the earthquake damaged more than 600 homes and the local airport in Kalabahi. The U.S. Embassy in Jakarta reports that the local hospital in Kalabahi is overloaded and search and rescue efforts are underway.
U.S. Ambassador to Indonesia B. Lynn Pasco declared a disaster to meet the immediate needs of those affected by the earthquake. USAID responded by providing assistance through the U.S. Mission in Jakarta to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) in order to support the Indonesian Red Cross and World Vision Indonesia for immediate relief needs.
Please visit our website for more information on USAID visit: http://www.usaid.gov.
The U.S. Agency for International Development has provided economic and humanitarian assistance worldwide for more than 40 years.
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