As roads leading out were damaged and the area was cut off, nearby Singapore immediately sent in helicopters, battleships, and landing craft carrying a task force of over 900 troops. They then brought in heavy equipment to dig out the mud and lift supplies. They opened roads and cleared landing pads for helicopters so supplies and rescue workers could come in and out of the area.
因對外道路毀損，一度陷入孤立，鄰近的新加坡派出直升機和戰艦、登陸艇，先送入九百多位軍人特遣部隊，再將鏟泥機、升降機等重型機具運送上岸，以打通聯外道路並清理出停機坪，讓運送救濟品和救難人員的直昇機得以降落。