Disaster Alert
American Samoa - The tsunami impact on the island has caused President Obama to declare a major disaster. The American Red Cross is working with the federal government in response to this disaster. We are sending mass care and support services teams to American Samoa to provide relief and supplies to those affected. The Red Cross is also feeding emergency workers and preparing to distribute supplies such as flashlights, cooking supplies, gloves, trash bags and cleaning supplies.
Samoa – The Samoa Red Cross is distributing first aid supplies and providing water to evacuees. They have mobilized 135 volunteers to assist the operation with more support coming. The Samoa Red Cross reports that up to 60 villages and 15,000 people have been affected.
Tonga - The Tongan government declared a state of emergency for Niuatoputapu which has a population of 1,000. Tonga Red Cross volunteers have completed damage assessments on the island of Ha’paii and are providing assistance to families affected.
