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This is an archived USAID document retained on this web site as a matter of public record.
USAID Provides Additional Assistance in Response to Indonesian Earthquake Tragedy
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 28, 2006
Press Office: 202-712-4320
Public Information: 202-712-4810
www.usaid.gov
Washington, D.C. - The U.S. Government (USG), through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), has now committed a total of $5,000,000 to support relief operations in the earthquake affected area of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. These funds are being provided through the International Federation of the Red Cross, the Indonesian Red Cross and other relief organizations.
As part of this effort, USAID is airlifting relief supplies from its emergency stockpiles, including plastic sheeting for temporary shelter, water containers, hygiene kits and medical supplies. A disaster assistance response team is also being dispatched to support USAID personnel who are already on the ground to help assess the impact of the earthquake, to coordinate USG efforts and recommend additional assistance, if necessary.
For more information about USAID disaster assistance, please visit
http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/
The U.S. Agency for International Development has provided economic and humanitarian assistance worldwide for more than 40 years.
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