http://www.usaid.gov/locations/asia/countries/indonesia/eq/ Recent USAID Press Releases and Disaster Assistance Fact Sheets on USAID Assistance to the People of Sumatra http://www.usaid.gov/images/main/usaid_logoh.jpg http://www.usaid.gov en-us http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification webmaster@info.usaid.gov webmaster@info.usaid.gov http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/indonesia/template/fs_sr/fy2010/indonesia_eq_fs12_11-16-2009.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/indonesia/template/fs_sr/fy2010/indonesia_eq_fs12_11-16-2009.pdf Fact Sheet On November 16, USAID/OFDA announced the provision of nearly $800,000 to Handicap International (HI) for health, protection, and shelter and settlement activities, as well as the transportation and distribution of emergency relief supplies, benefitting populations affected by the September 30 and October 1 earthquakes in West Sumatra Province. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:27:32 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/indonesia/template/fs_sr/fy2010/indonesia_eq_fs11_10-27-2009.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/indonesia/template/fs_sr/fy2010/indonesia_eq_fs11_10-27-2009.pdf Fact Sheet Following heavy rains during the week of October 19, humanitarian staff noted significant concerns regarding communities situated in earthquake-affected landslide-prone areas in West Sumatra Province, according to the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). As a result, the Government of Indonesia (GoI) relocated 568 households, or approximately 3,000 individuals, residing in landslide-prone areas in Agam District. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10/27/09 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/indonesia/template/fs_sr/fy2010/indonesia_eq_fs10_10-20-2009.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/indonesia/template/fs_sr/fy2010/indonesia_eq_fs10_10-20-2009.pdf Fact Sheet On October 20, the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported that the Government of Indonesia (GoI) National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) has indicated that all earthquake-affected areas are now accessible via ground transportation; however, humanitarian agencies continue to transport emergency relief commodities by aircraft to expedite distributions. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:49:42 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/indonesia/template/fs_sr/fy2010/indonesia_eq_fs09_10-15-2009.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/indonesia/template/fs_sr/fy2010/indonesia_eq_fs09_10-15-2009.pdf Fact Sheet On October 14, the Government of Indonesia (GoI) National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) announced that the Sumatra earthquake resulted in 1,117 deaths, including 210 missing individuals reclassified by the GoI as casualties. The GoI BNPB reported that recovery efforts have now ceased. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:05:28 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/indonesia/template/fs_sr/fy2010/indonesia_eq_fs08_10-13-2009.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/indonesia/template/fs_sr/fy2010/indonesia_eq_fs08_10-13-2009.pdf Fact Sheet On October 10, a flight carrying 45 metric tons (MT) of relief commodities, including 340 rolls of plastic sheeting, 7,200 10-liter water containers, 6,720 hygiene kits, and 6 power generators arrived in Padang from the USAID/OFDA warehouse in Dubai. The Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) is distributing the commodities-valued at more than $383,000 including transport-to earthquake-affected populations. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:57:21 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/indonesia/template/fs_sr/fy2010/indonesia_eq_fs07_10-09-2009.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/indonesia/template/fs_sr/fy2010/indonesia_eq_fs07_10-09-2009.pdf Fact Sheet The flight carrying approximately 45 metric tons (MT) of USAID/OFDA emergency relief commodities is en route to Padang and scheduled to arrive at approximately 4:00 a.m. local time on October 10. The USAID Disaster Assistance Response Team (USAID/DART) will consign the commodities to the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) for distribution to affected populations. Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:03:32 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/indonesia/template/fs_sr/fy2010/indonesia_eq_fs06_10-08-2009.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/indonesia/template/fs_sr/fy2010/indonesia_eq_fs06_10-08-2009.pdf Fact Sheet The Government of Indonesia (GoI) National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) has identified a number of remote communities in West Sumatra Province with no access to assistance due to difficult terrain and blocked roads. In response, the Indonesian military continues to deploy helicopters to deliver relief supplies. Thu, 08 Oct 2009 16:13:10 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/indonesia/template/fs_sr/fy2010/indonesia_eq_fs05_10-07-2009.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/indonesia/template/fs_sr/fy2010/indonesia_eq_fs05_10-07-2009.pdf Fact Sheet The USAID Disaster Assistance Response Team (USAID/DART) in Padang continues to assess humanitarian needs to help program approximately $4 million in planned USAID/OFDA assistance for the earthquake response. The USAID/DART will coordinate assistance with the humanitarian community, the Government of Indonesia (GoI), and other U.S. Government (USG) actors. To date, USAID/OFDA has provided $300,000 to the humanitarian response. Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:39:39 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/indonesia/template/fs_sr/fy2010/indonesia_eq_fs04_10-06-2009.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/indonesia/template/fs_sr/fy2010/indonesia_eq_fs04_10-06-2009.pdf Fact Sheet On October 5, the Government of Indonesia (GoI) National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) reduced the disaster phase of the humanitarian response to the September 30 earthquake from two months to one month. Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:41:47 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/indonesia/template/fs_sr/fy2010/indonesia_eq_fs03_10-05-2009.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/indonesia/template/fs_sr/fy2010/indonesia_eq_fs03_10-05-2009.pdf Fact Sheet According to the Government of Indonesia (GoI) National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), the earthquake has resulted in 608 confirmed deaths in West Sumatra Province. The GoI BNPB reported that 343 individuals remain missing and an unconfirmed number of people remain trapped under collapsed infrastructure. Humanitarian agencies expect figures to increase as relief efforts expand into remote areas surrounding Padang. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:57:08 -0500 http://indonesia.usaid.gov/en/Article.391.aspx http://indonesia.usaid.gov/en/Article.391.aspx Press Release As part of its initial $3.3 million commitment to the Padang Earthquake Response Effort, the United States Government (USG) is immediately providing a $300,000 emergency grant to Mercy Corps International through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Sat, 03 Oct 2009 12:03:45 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/indonesia/template/fs_sr/fy2010/indonesia_eq_fs02_10-02-2009.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/indonesia/template/fs_sr/fy2010/indonesia_eq_fs02_10-02-2009.pdf Fact Sheet On October 2, the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta reported that the principle airport in West Sumatra Province reopened after sustaining damage and electrical outages following the magnitude 7.6 earthquake that struck off the coast of Sumatra Island on September 30. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 07:59:59 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/indonesia/template/fs_sr/fy2010/indonesia_eq_fs01_10-01-2009.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/our_work/humanitarian_assistance/disaster_assistance/countries/indonesia/template/fs_sr/fy2010/indonesia_eq_fs01_10-01-2009.pdf Fact Sheet On September 30, a magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck approximately 30 miles off the western coast of Sumatra Island in Indonesia, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. A magnitude 5.5 aftershock followed the initial earthquake. According to the U.N. Office of Coordination Affairs (OCHA), the earthquakes resulted in 529 deaths, although the figure is expected to increase significantly following assessments of affected areas. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:17:02 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr091001.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr091001.html Press Release The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) provided $300,000 immediately following the 7.6 magnitude earthquake that struck the Indonesian island of Sumatra at 5:15 PM local time on September 30, 2009. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:36:42 -0500