WSPA (World Society For The Protection of Animals) - 2009 American Samoa Tsunami Response
Animal Disaster Response Team
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About this facility
- Areas served
- American Samoa
- Eligibility
- Animals Impacted by the Tsunami
- Service
- Temporary
Notes
SAMOA AND TONGA: TSUNAMI
- Massive underwater earthquake in South Pacific triggered a series of
tsunamis that swept coastal villages in Samoan Islands.
- On some islands, all medical facilities lost along with water supplies.
WSPA Sends 3 Veterinarian-Led Response Teams
WSPA USA, 800-883-9772, http://www.wspa-usa.org
Lincoln Plaza, 89 South Street, Ste 201 / Boston, MA 02111
WPSA has deployed three veterinarian-led Disaster Assessment and Response
Teams (DART) to bring aid to the thousands of animal victims left helpless
after tragedy struck the Philippines, Samoa and Indonesia.
SAMOA: After a deadly tsunami wiped out entire villages and killed more than
100 people WSPA deployed a DART to the islands. Led by Disaster Management
Veterinarian Dr. Juan Carlos Murillo, the team will ascertain the tsunami's
impact on the island's animals as well as treat animal victims.
MONETARY DONATIONS TO WSPA:
DONATE ONLINE:
https://www.wspa-usa.org/pages/2958_multiple_disaster_appeal_09_general.cfm
DONATE BY MAIL:
WSPA USA, Lincoln Plaza
89 South Street, Suite 201 / Boston, MA 02111
1-800-883-9772