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US Approves $1 Million More for Nepal Flood Victim Identification
The United States is giving Nepal another $1 million after severe flooding.
The money will help Nepal identify people who died.
American forensic experts and FBI specialists are working with Nepal Police.
They may use DNA kits to help match victims with their families.
The United States is also providing food, shelter, healthcare and hygiene support.
A major part of the aid is $3 million for food and logistics.
The US military has delivered equipment to support search, rescue and recovery work.
American officials say they will keep working with Nepal as needs change.
The United States approved an additional $1 million for forensic support to help Nepal identify flood victims.
The new funding brings listed State Department disaster assistance to $5.05 million.
American forensic specialists, including FBI personnel, are working with Nepal Police on victim identification.
The assistance may include DNA analysis kits and complements food, shelter, healthcare, water and sanitation aid.
The US military separately delivered recovery supplies, first-aid kits, stretchers and loaders for Nepal-led operations.
- Who
- The United States, Nepal Police, American forensic specialists and the FBI are involved.
- What
- The United States approved an additional $1 million for forensic assistance to help identify flood victims in Nepal.
- Where
- Nepal, including affected communities where Nepal-led search, rescue and recovery operations are taking place.
- When
- The funding was announced in a September 12 State Department media note.
- Why
- To support victim identification, provide answers to families and assist Nepal’s broader disaster response.
Key facts
- New funding
- $1 million for forensic support to Nepal Police
- Total listed State Department assistance
- $5.05 million
- Food and logistics funding
- $3 million through the World Food Program
- Health and sanitation funding
- $365,000 through Jhpiego, FHI-360 and UNICEF
- Military supplies
- 5,000 disaster victim recovery supplies, 500 first-aid kits, stretchers and front-end loaders
- US personnel
- A four-person US Military Civil Affairs Team is on the ground
- Forensic focus
- Disaster victim identification, including possible DNA analysis kits
Quotes
US State Department
The US government department overseeing the assistance and disaster-response announcement
“As the Secretary has reiterated, the United States is prepared to work closely with the Government of Nepal to continue to deliver additional assistance that responds directly to Nepal’s needs”
thehansindia.com
“The safety of Americans in the affected area remains our highest priority”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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