Indonesia - Earthquake

Natural Disaster:

On March 6, 2007, an earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale struck the west coast of Sumatra. Reports indicate that hundreds of buildings have been destroyed and more than 70 people have been killed. An aftershock was felt after the first earthquake, and additional earthquakes could occur in the next few days.

Canadians currently in this region should avoid disaster areas, monitor local news reports and follow the advice of local authorities.

Canadians should contact the Embassy of Canada in Jakarta should they require assistance.

Canadians with good reason to believe that Canadian relatives are in the affected areas may contact the Emergency Operations Centre at: 1-800-387-3124; 613-943-1055 in Ottawa; or by e-mail at: sos@international.gc.ca.