Tsunami, 2004
Date: 26 December, 2004
Category: Undersea Megathrust Earthquake
The 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami occurred on 26 December with
an epicenter off the west coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. The earthquake had a
moment magnitude of 9.1 - 9.3, killing 230,000 people in 14 countries and
inundating coastal communities with waves up to 30 metres high. It is considered
one of the deadliest natural disasters in recorded history.
United Way Response:
- Restored
the livelihoods of 327 families
- Replaced
89 boats, nets, motors across 4 communities, impacting 1308 people
- Log
books to track usage of boats, catch and income revived
- Opening
bank accounts and inculcating saving habits
- Monthly
repayment for the boats to instill pride and value for boats allocated
- Funds
raised through repayment to be used for community welfare
- Supported
building of English Medium School from Nursery - V Std at Chinnakudi
Village, Nagapattinam District
- 100
permanent shelters
