Introduction

As reported from US Geological Survey (USGS), the magnitude 7.6 southern Sumatra earthquake of September 30, 2009 occurred as a result of oblique-thrust faulting near the subduction interface plate boundary between the Australian and Sunda plates. At the location of this earthquake, the Australian Plate moves northeast with respect to the Sunda plate at a velocity of approximately 60 mm/yr.
The earthquake has seriously affected many aspects of life in West Sumatra. At least 715 people are dead, 2,400 badly injured and 20,000 homes heavily damaged (UNOCHA figure), with Padang city and Padang Pariaman District being the worst affected. The number of casualties is expected to increase. Ministry of Health fear as many as 3,000 people may still be trapped under rubble and the death toll could reach 5,000.
The number of deaths and loss is found throughout seven districts in West Sumatra: Padang, Pesisir Selatan, Solok, Agam, Pasaman Barat and Pariaman. However, social and economic impact has been felt in all other part of West Sumatra, as many victims of the disaster are now taking refuge to those unaffected districts.
This was a rare and destructive natural calamity. With the increasing number of the injured and death, viewing the people who lost their family member crying with grief, seeing the cities reduced to ruins, we herein announce a donation proposal.
Following information announced by Indonesia Government, the initial programs on emergency phase have been completed. They are now progressing on recovery phase.
Indonesian Community in Houston is working together with ISRANA and RED CROSS to get involve to rebuild in the following projects: temporary schools, temporary houses, and public lavatory. The total target fund is USD 130K, with detail info is described in page 2 “Needs and Problems” of this proposal.


In order to attain the purpose, we call for your company to be a sponsor in one of the projects. Depending on the progress, this program potentially will continue for certain periods and we may offer you the same sponsorship program upon completion of the 1st phase.