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Aid worker interview from Indonesia earthquake zone

By Katrina Crew
November 4, 2009 at 3:15 pm

Dan Sanger must be just about the only person working hard to make himself redundant.

Two days ago, Dan arrived in Indonesia to take over from the first team of emergency logistics experts the British Red Cross sent to the earthquake zone. Dan’s leading a team making sure relief supplies get to the area, and he’s also handing over the operation to the Indonesia Red Cross.

My colleague Mark South just talked to him to find out how it’s going. Have a listen and find out more about our Asia Pacific Disasters Appeal.

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Tags: audio, earthquake, emergency response, emergency response unit, Indonesia, indonesia earthquake

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Katrina Crew

I'm very sorry to hear that, Kimberly. I hope they get better very soon.

Kimberly

the Earthquake in Indonesia is really bad. i have some friends who live in Indonesia and they were injured because of the earthquake.

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