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FACTBOX: Foreign aid for Indonesia quake
A 7.6 magnitude quake struck the Indonesian port city of Padang on Wednesday, killing hundreds and toppling buildings. Rescue teams were searching for scores of people trapped under debris.
Here is a brief breakdown of aid promised by foreign countries so far:
SOUTH KOREA
- To send 43-person rescue team
- $500,000 in aid
AUSTRALIA
- Five officials dispatched to Padang to assist any Australians caught up in the tragedy and assess humanitarian assistance needs
NETHERLANDS
- "We are looking into this matter of course but we are waiting for the appeals," a foreign ministry spokesman said. "We first have to know what is actually necessary on the ground."
SINGAPORE
Neighboring Singapore said it would provide $50,000 worth of emergency relief supplies, including temporary shelters, blankets and medicines. It also sent a 42-member Civil Defense Force rescue contingent.
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