Update: Southeast Asia disasters
Friday, October 9, 2009After a series of catastrophic disasters struck the region last week, the American Red Cross responded to a call for international assistance from four Southeast Asian countries. Members of our staff are on the ground establishing relief operations in the Philippines, Indonesia and Vietnam. In addition, below is a summary of our material and financial support thus far.
Supplies shipped
- To aid relief efforts in the Philippines and Indonesia, we’ve tapped our pre-positioned stocks, valued at $180,000 from our Kuala Lumpur warehouse.
- 20,000 insecticide-treated bed nets
- 10,000 jerry cans
- 25,000 blankets
Financial assistance pledged
- Philippines & Vietnam: $450,000
- Indonesia: $400,000
- Samoa: $100,000
As the responses transition to recovery, we stand ready to provide additional aid through the global Red Cross network. You can help, too, by making a secure gift now.