The Red Cross has launched an appeal for Samoa, American Samoa and Tonga, to support people affected by the 8.3 earthquake and subsequent tsunami that struck on September 29 at 6:48am local time.
Samoa Red Cross and Tonga Red Cross staff and volunteers helped move people away from coastal areas as soon as the warning was issued and more than 200 volun-teers have been providing support in the aftermath.
The tsunami devastated a coastal strip of 40km on Samoa, where 40 villages once stood.
Thousands of people have lost their homes and livelihoods.
The Red Cross is rebuilding lives and getting communities back on their feet.
Many people have fled to the hills, scared to return and be near the ocean.
Due to the scale of the Red Cross operation in Samoa, American Samoa and Tonga, the British Red Cross has launched the Samoa Tsunami Appeal specifically to raise funds to help those affected in the region.
To donate, visit redcross.org.uk/ samoatsunami or call 0845 054 7200.
Mike Goodhand, head of disaster management, British Red Cross
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