International offers of help: Please consolidate links.

[Mayberry Machiavelli]

Here or in any other single thread. I've read about Venezuela, Netherlands, Canada... Include links about any response from the U.S. Government if available.

[yorkiemommie1]

1. that would be good

then we can send out this info to counter the impression that no one is offering to help. just this morning my husb ( hateradio listener ) said he hadn't heard of any country offering to help. this is the impression that has to be countered w/ the truth.

[glarius]

2. Here's an earlier DU thread with a link re Canada's offer to help

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On tonight's news, CTV (Canadian TV) said that support was offered from Canada. Planes are ready to load with food and medical supplies and a system called "DART" which can provide fresh water and medical supplies is standing by. Department of Homeland Security as well as other U.S. agencies were contacted by the Canadian government requesting permission to provide help. Despite this contact, Canada has not been allowed to fly supplies and personnel to the areas hit by Katrina. So, everything here is grounded. Prime Minister Paul Martin is reportedly trying to speak to President Bush tonight or tomorrow to ask him why the U.S. federal government will not allow aid from Canada into Louisiana and Mississippi. That said, the Canadian Red Cross is reportedly allowed into the area.



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