The powerful undersea earthquake that struck near West Sumatra on September 30 killed at least 1,000 people and destroyed homes, bridges, and roads in Padang and villages north of the city.
The earthquakes that struck off the coast of West Sumatra left many survivors without homes or access to the most basic necessities. Working through local partner organizations, Oxfam was able to quickly distribute pre-positioned emergency supplies, including 5,000 tarpaulins to protect displaced people from the heavy rains that arrived on the heels of the quake. Ten thousand more tarps are on the way.
