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The scientific support items were used by a team of volcanologists f'mm the
Smithsonian Institution, U. S. Geological Survey, and Columbia University,
who set up an observatory at the volcano to provide warnlngs in the event
of further dangernus volcanic activity. Salaries of the team were paid by
their respective agencies; logistics and equipment costs were f'unded by
AID from disaster relief mds. An observatory was set LIP by Costa Mcan
scientists who worked with the team in studying the volc~tno.
ASSISTANCE PROVIED BY U.
S. VOLUNTARY AGENCIES
CARE
In addition to 1800 pounds of NFCM and POL. 480 surplus food (cost shown
under USG contributions), CAFE donated the following:
1500 cartons Sego Liquid Milk (diverted
from CAFE, Panama) $3,250
2150 baby bottles 49
800 meters zinc rnoflna sheets
m AL
CARE is still active in the Arenal area. A nutrition center is in the final
construction at Arenal de Tllh, a school feeding prnpm will be in
operation, and self-help projects a~ developing for 1969. CARE was of
p a t help to the Dnbassy and Covemment of Costa Rica thmugh their
valuable surveys early in the emergency. Through CARE'S efforts it was
learned that resources of the Govennent of Costa Rica were sufficient to
feed most of the homeless people.
Catholic Relief Service - CRS
CRS in cooperation with CARITAS, and with some Mds donated by OXFAM, made
a major contribution to the relief program. Its dedicated effort throughout
the emergency brought leadership, manpower, and needed supplies into
the area. Its contributions of food, clothing, and medical sup~lies were
prorrptly and ably distributed. Especially usef'ul were three 3-ton trucks,
and a short wave radio on the 40 meter band whlch maintained conmnu?ications
with the disaster area.
Tk value of the CEtS donations is estimated as follows by the local CRS
representative:
64 packages of medicine
Food and clothing (in collaboration
with CARITAS)
Reconstruction (OXFAM)
TOTAL
The funds frm OXFAM were oriqinally authorized for purchase of food and
utensils. After detexminiqq, however, that sufficient food and utensils
were available from other sources, it was decided to use these f'unds for