Earthquake and Tsunami Toll Global Aid Efforts Grow
The disaster, centered on Sumatra with 9.0 magnitude, left tens of thousands dead across Sri Lanka India Thailand Malaysia and beyond. International aid flows include a US 15 million package and 4 million from the EU while teams from Japan China and Russia deploy to assist.
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Government toll free line for citizens affected by Asian disaster
The State Department launched a toll free number 1 888 407 4747 for inquiries about U S citizens affected by the Asian earthquake and tsunamis. Overseas callers can reach 317 472 2328. The American Red Cross invites donations to its International Response Fund at 1 800 435 7669 or via www redcross org with mail to P O Box 37243 Washington DC 20013.
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Massive tsunamis kill thousands across nine nations
Officials report killing tolls across Sri Lanka Indonesia India Thailand Maldives Myanmar Somalia Bangladesh and Malaysia after tsunamis. Deaths exceed 23 thousand with hundreds missing and tens of thousands displaced in widespread devastation.
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Dandekar Family Safe in India Amid Earthquake Waves
Iowa Rep Swati Dandekar and family are safe in Hyderabad where her son Ajai wed in a Hindu ceremony. Govind says Hyderabad felt no quake impact. In Iowa City, relatives hope for relatives in Thailand after tidal waves strike the region.
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