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Posted on: Friday, October 2, 2009

American Samoa relief efforts in full swing


Associated Press

HONOLULU — Broad relief efforts are in full swing in tsunami-ravaged American Samoa, from first responders to scientific investigators.

A team of more than 245 federal emergency workers have delivered tens of thousands of meals and hundreds of tents and cots. Power generators and medical supplies have also been flown in.
National Guard troops carried on five C-17 cargo flights have carried vehicles, trailers, communication equipment, blankets and water. Four of those flights came from Hawaii and were flown by aircrews at Hickam Air Force Base.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is providing medical equipment and pharmaceutical supplies.
Scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey are collecting imagery for use in response activities.
The U.S. Coast Guard reports that harbors are open and there’s no significant pollution in the ports.