U.S. RESPONSE TO LANDSLIDES IN SOUTHERN LEYTE
Following is the text of a statement from U.S. Embassy Manila:
Embassy of the United States in Manila
1201 Roxas Boulevard - Emita 1000
Manila, The Phillipines
February 17, 2006
U.S. Embassy Manila Statement
U.S. RESPONSE TO LANDSLIDES IN SOUTHERN LEYTE
The U.S. has authorized the Philippine Red Cross to use approximately $50,000 of emergency relief funds already granted to the Red Cross from an earlier disaster. In addition, the Philippine National Red Cross plans to distribute on the morning of February 18 protective masks for rescue workers, plastic sheeting, and body bags donated by the U.S. Government in response to previous disasters.
The U.S. Embassy is also coordinating with USAID's Asia Regional Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance to seek additional funds for relief assistance as quickly as possible.
The U.S. has received a request from the Philippine Red Cross for helicopter support to assist with rescue and relief operations in the area. We are working with the National Disaster Coordinating Council to determine how these assets could be best used to address needs in the affected area. A U.S. naval vessel now in Subic Bay as part of Balikatan 06 will be deployed immediately to the disaster zone area to provide assistance as requested.
We will continue to coordinate with Philippine authorities, including the National Disaster Coordinating Council, regarding needs, and will assist to the best of our abilities.
Embassy of the United States in Manila
1201 Roxas Boulevard - Emita 1000
Manila, The Phillipines
February 17, 2006
U.S. Embassy Manila Statement
U.S. RESPONSE TO LANDSLIDES IN SOUTHERN LEYTE
The U.S. has authorized the Philippine Red Cross to use approximately $50,000 of emergency relief funds already granted to the Red Cross from an earlier disaster. In addition, the Philippine National Red Cross plans to distribute on the morning of February 18 protective masks for rescue workers, plastic sheeting, and body bags donated by the U.S. Government in response to previous disasters.
The U.S. Embassy is also coordinating with USAID's Asia Regional Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance to seek additional funds for relief assistance as quickly as possible.
The U.S. has received a request from the Philippine Red Cross for helicopter support to assist with rescue and relief operations in the area. We are working with the National Disaster Coordinating Council to determine how these assets could be best used to address needs in the affected area. A U.S. naval vessel now in Subic Bay as part of Balikatan 06 will be deployed immediately to the disaster zone area to provide assistance as requested.
We will continue to coordinate with Philippine authorities, including the National Disaster Coordinating Council, regarding needs, and will assist to the best of our abilities.
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