Over 532.4 metric tons of humanitarian aid was flown into Idonesian region of Padang-Pariaman after the earthquake .

 AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

Padang mission ends

    The ADF’s month-long mission to help those affected by a major earthquake that struck the Indonesian city of Padang has finished.

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Among the many tasks achieved by the Australian contingent; 1.3 million litres of water were produced and distributed, 1300 patients were treated in a purpose built medical facility, in the village of Seigerringing, 63 buildings were assessed for structural integrity and over 532.4 metric tons of humanitarian aid was flown into the region.

The health clinic

Australians Complete Indonesian Earthquake Mission

    The official handover of the local Medical facility in Seigerringing, West Sumatra. Australian Army engineers built the temporary facility to enable the health clinic to operate, while their permanent facility is rebuilt after sustaining severe damage during the earthquake on 30 September 2009.

    Four weeks after an earthquake devastated the Indonesian region of Padang-Pariaman, Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel assigned to Operation Padang Assist are returning home this weekend.

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One Response to “Over 532.4 metric tons of humanitarian aid was flown into Idonesian region of Padang-Pariaman after the earthquake .”

  1. “Padang sits right in front of the area with the greatest potential for an 8.9 magnitude earthquake,” said Danny Hilman Natawidjaja, a geologist at the Indonesian Science Institute, in February.

    werievents said this on October 30, 2009 at 4:27 pm | Reply

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