Solomon Islands Tsunami Emergency Update
Source: Save the Children - Australia
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Solomon Islands Tsunami Emergency Update
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Twenty-four confirmed dead, 5,400 displaced (lost homes), 900 houses damaged. People are still missing
Save the Children Australia has reacted quickly to
the recent tsunami in Gizo in the Solomon Islands.
Save the Children Australia has permanent staff of 45 in the Solomon Islands, and a Youth Outreach office in GizoIn partnership with Global Medic supplying:
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Water purification tablets and portable water purification systems
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Specialist personnel (5 paramedics)
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Personal items (soap, toothpaste, etc.)
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Medical supplies (antibiotics, rehydrating salts, etc.)
Click here to find out moreFor more information please contact:
Sharyn Hanly: +61 3 9938 2011 or Mob: 0418 560 810Contact Save the Children Australia Media Centre: +61 3 9938 2000
Email address: media@savethechildren.org.au
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