Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on Earthquakes and Tsunami in the Pacific, New York, 30 September 2009:
The Secretary-General is deeply saddened by the loss of life, injury, and destruction of property due to the earthquake and tsunami that hit Samoa, American Samoa and Tonga on 29 September 2009. The Secretary-General is also closely following the impact of the earthquake that occurred near western Sumatra today.
He extends his condolences to the families of those who have been killed, injured or rendered homeless.
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs is deploying an emergency team to Samoa. The United Nations stands ready to provide assistance as required and is already mobilising to do so. New York, 30 September 2009.
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UN looks to long-term recovery plans after slew of disasters in Asia-Pacific The UN, international and national development community unite to support the Samoan Government's response to TsunamiSAMOA/TONGA Situation Reports:Samoan Tsunami: Situation Report No.1, Sept 30Samoan Tsunami: Situation Report No.2, Sept.30Samoa/Tonga Tsunami: Situation Report No.3, Oct 02Samoa/Tonga Tsunami: Situation Report No.4, Oct 02Samoa/Tonga Tsunami: Situation Report No.5, Oct 04Samoa/Tonga Tsunami: Situation Report No.6, Oct 06Samoa/Tonga Tsunami: Situation Report No.7, Oct 08Samoa/Tonga Tsunami: Situation Report No.8. Oct 10INDONESIA Situation Reports:Indonesia Earthquake: Situation Report No.1, Sept 30Indonesia Earthquake: Situation Report No.2, Oct 01Indonesia Earthquake: Situation Report No.3, Oct 02
Indonesia Earthquake: Situation Report No.4, Oct 03Indonesia Earthquake: Situation Report No.5, Oct.04Indonesia Earthquake: Situation Report No.6, Oct.05Indonesia Earthquake: Situation Report No.7, Oct 06Indonesia Earthquake: Situation Report No.8, Oct 07Indonesia Earthquake: Situation Report No.9, Oct 08Indonesia Earthquake: Situation Report No.11, Oct 10MORE INFORMATION:United Nations Relief Web