International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Appeals via the Canadian Red Cross Society (CRCS)

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October 6, 2009 - On September 29, an earthquake measuring 8.3 struck between Samoa and American Samoa in the Pacific. On October 2, a second earthquake of 6.3 magnitude struck between Samoa and Tonga. A tsunami, caused by the first quake, hit American Samoa, the south-eastern coastline of Samoa, and the northern islands of Tonga. CIDA's contribution allows the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), in partnership with the Samoan Red Cross Society (SCRS), to assist up to 15,000 people (approximately 3,000 families) for 12 months in disaster-affected areas. Support to beneficiaries is provided in the following sectors: distribution of non-food items (hygiene kits, kitchen sets, clothing, bedding, jerry cans and other household items), health, water and sanitation and shelter.