 The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies issued a preliminary appeal for $323,000 2000 USD ($  USD, $ in 2000 CHF) to assist about 10,000 people by making blankets, shelter, food, and kitchen utensils available.To kick-start the operation, the Federation released about $61,000 (2000 USD ($  USD, $ in 2000 CHF)) within a few hours of the cyclone making landfall.After about a month, the Red Cross distributed 10 roofing sheets each to 1,720 families, and also sent a set of cooking utensils, bed sheets, and sleeping mats to 3,000 families.