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7 US choppers to join flood relief operation
ISLAMABAD (APP) - US Ambassador to Pakistan Anne W Patterson on Friday announced that as an initial response to the floods in Pakistan, the US government is immediately making seven helicopters available to assist the Pakistani government in its relief efforts.
“The heavy monsoon rains have caused much sufferings,” said Ambassador Patterson, adding “we are working with Pakistani government to review urgent humanitarian needs and hope to announce additional assistance very soon.”
ISLAMABAD (July 31, 2010) – The U.S. Ambassador to Pakistan, Anne W. Patterson, today announced that the U.S. government is continuing to send assistance for flood relief efforts in the country.
“The United States supports Pakistan’s emergency relief efforts on behalf of people affected by recent monsoon floods,” said Ambassador Patterson.
On July 31, a U.S. Air Force C-130H delivered international assistance to Islamabad, Pakistan, in response to catastrophic monsoon flooding. This was the first of numerous deliveries to occur over the next few days.
In response to Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority’s specific request for the following assistance, the U.S. is providing:
Four Zodiac inflatable rescue boats, which are designed and built for lightness and speed on rapidly flowing waters;
Two water filtration units, which provide pumping, purification, storage and distribution. Each unit can fulfill the daily water requirements of up to 10,000 people;
An initial delivery of more than 50,000 halal meals from U.S. supply depots in the region. The meals are being delivered to Pakistan’s military for distribution in flood-stricken areas. In addition, arrangements are being made to deliver more halal meals to Pakistan in the coming days; and
Twelve pre-fabricated steel bridges that can temporarily replace highway bridges damaged by flooding in Peshawar and Kurram Agency. The Provincial Government and Pakistan’s military are coordinating their efforts to ensure the use of these bridges.