OBI & MMTA REPORTS

OBI aid delivery and OBI medical teams in Mentawai.
Attached is a detailed breakdown of the 57 villages/subvillages (dusuns) reached.

The 'packet' referred to in the list is a Family Packet weighing about 7 kg and containing a wide range of essential items, sugar, coffee, sambal, sardines etc
It was not considered necessary to deliver cooking oil as the area has ample coconut reserves and it is common for Mentawai people to render down their own oil.
Water is plentiful and just needs boiling. Wood fuel is plentiful for this task.

Main needs identified are tarps, tools and building materials in that order of importance.

Weather conditions have improved with good visibility. Swell is medium to heavy.

MMTA / Island Aid / FORMA Situation Report 22nd Sept 2007


Planned Distribution
Loading list for Katurai - South Siberut - Electric Lamb - Departure tonight
- 25 person tent for temporary school
- Family tents
- Noodles
- Rice
- Tarps
- Building materials
Quantities TBA

Aid Delivery to POSKO
2,500 Family tents donated by MEDCO have arrived and are being packed and prepared at POSKO
Large tent donated by TELKOM
Distribution in partnership with PEMDA Mentawai

OBI Field Trip - Report
OBI team returned from Muara Siberut this morning and have given us their full report.
Confirm supplies dropped in Sikakap and Muara Siberut.
Food and shelter plus Family Packs to 57 Dusuns (villages) in Central Pagai and South Siberut. (details to follow)

OBI Medical Teams
4 doctors and 3 nurses supported by MAF aircraft

Dusun Muara Siberut: 386 patients
Dusun Tailelue: 212 patients

Dusun Masubuk (Sikakap): 300 patients

Steps cut into the hills in Katurai area for fast evacuation to high ground

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