27 December 2004 - Asia Earthquake and Flood Appeal
U.S. Rent A Car has joined the British Red Cross in launching an emergency appeal in response to the widespread flooding caused by a massive earthquake off the coast of Sumatra.
The undersea earthquake, which occurred early on Boxing Day, was the most powerful in 40 years. Tidal waves swept across south east Asia, killing thousands and affecting hundreds of thousands more.
The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement is at the forefront of the response to this disaster.
Paul Anticoni, British Red Cross head of international aid: "The priority for the Red Cross is to get relief supplies into the region as quickly as possible and, if necessary, to send in teams of disaster response experts who can support the volunteers and staff already working in the affected countries."
What is the Red Cross doing?
- Across south east Asia, Red Cross volunteers trained in disaster response are evacuating people and giving first aid to the injured.
- A British Red Cross logistics team is flying to the region tonight.
- The British Red Cross has launched an appeal to help fund emergency supplies such as tarpaulins, blankets, cooking utensils and water purification tablets.
- The 'Asia earthquake and flood appeal' will also support rehabilitation work in the weeks and months to come.
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