Wahroonga, New South Wales, Australia -- The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) has allocated $50,000 to the response effort after Cyclone Larry devastated regions of northern Queensland in Australia on Monday.

The ADRA office in Australia will provide drinking water and emergency food parcels for affected families in the towns of Innisfail and those further inland on the Atherton Tablelands, and has purchased power generators for use in the relief effort. ADRA will also provide emergency funding to families who are uninsured or do not qualify for government assistance following confirmation by the Department of Community Services.

Cyclone Larry was rated as category five when it pounded the northern Queensland coast, tearing across Innisfail and wreaking havoc in surrounding areas. The cyclone created winds of up to 180 mph, tearing roofs from homes and buildings, and severely damaging vegetation. The damage is estimated to be $1 billion.

There have been no deaths reported from this disaster.

To donate to ADRA's Cyclone Larry response, contact ADRA at 1.800.424.ADRA
(2372) or donate online at www.adra.org.

ADRA Australia is one of Australia's largest and most active humanitarian agencies engaging in sustainable development projects and disaster relief for people in Australia, the South Pacific, Asia and Africa. ADRA Australia has an active presence across every state and territory of Australia, allowing a quick response in times of need.