 Seventy villages along the Swollen River were affected. The church provided 550 20-liter fresh water containers along with canvases and food supplies to relieve suffering. Pacific Area President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Elder Peter F. Moores, said that the church stands ready to work with government and other agencies to provide relief through monetary and other donations. He said, "...our incredible people on the ground were mobilized to facilitate helping hands."