Team Leader, Japan
Driving around the city of Padang, you can almost forget the enormity of the disaster that's happened here, until you turn a corner and see a building-sized pile of rubble, or a roof touching the ground or — worst of all — a building that has crumbled inward, possibly trapping people inside.
Crowds of people gather on street corners to watch the search and rescue crews delve into the rubble. Ambulances are still screaming frequently through the streets, and electricity and running water are still not working in the city.
Through this tragic chaos, we're continuing to coordinate with other humanitarian organizations to address the worst-hit places — including hospitals — and reaching out to remote communities to address their needs.
This weekend promises to remain busy. I'll keep you updated on what I'm seeing and hearing — and what we're all doing, together, to help the survivors.
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- Countries: Indonesia
- Topics: Emergency response
Comments
Michelle
October 3, 2009 4:17PM
Following your posts closely from Seattle. We have donated and are still worrying about friends. Any news you have about specific neighborhoods will be much appreciated. Do you partner with Google to get its satellite over there to map damage & share status with the rest of us?




Andy Wilson
October 2, 2009 7:39PM
We are in Singapore with friends and family in Padang, many unaccounted for. Do you know if there is any missing persons database so we can try to find our friends? Is there anyway we can help from Singapore, gathering emergency supplies etc?