Most Recent Disaster Declaration:
Tsunami, 10-01-2009
On September 29, a magnitude 8.0 earthquake occurred off the coast of Samoa, 120 miles south of the capital of Apia, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The earthquake generated a tsunami surge that resulted in waves reportedly reaching as high as 20 feet, according to the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. The tsunami surge particularly affected the south and southeastern coast of Upolu Island, while also affecting villages on Savai’i, Manono, and Apolima islands. The earthquake and associated tsunami killed 110 people, injured 180 others, and displaced approximately 32,000 individuals according to the Government of Samoa (GoS) Disaster Action Council (DAC). On September 29, the GoS issued a declaration of disaster.
On October 1, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires, a.i., Arnold H. Campbell issued a disaster declaration due to the effects of the tsunami. In response, USAID/OFDA provided $100,000 through the U.S. Embassy in Apia for the purchase and distribution of relief commodities in coordination with the GoS DAC and the Samoa Red Cross Society.
For information on additional USAID disaster responses in Republic of Congo, please see OFDA Annual Reports.
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