Japan donates $120,000 in relief supplies to Alabama

[sufrommich]

The Japanese Government is helping Alabama tornado victims.

They are donating emergency supplies including 8,000 blankets and 150 tarps worth more than $120,000.

On Thursday, the Japan International Cooperation Agency, JICA, had the emergency supplies transported from their warehouse in MIAMI to a FEMA incident base in Montgomery.

Japan Consul General, Takuji Hanatani, says this gift is in appreciation of what the aid United States offered during their earthquake and tsunami.

"We are very much greatful for your strong support. Not only the U.S. governement assisstance, but the American people. The businesses, corporations, and individuals that provided assistance, made a donation and simply offered a prayer. We will never forget this friendship," said Hanatani.


Japaneses officials, FEMA staff and Alabama Attorney General, Luther Strange celebrated the arrival of the goods.

http://www2.alabamas13.com/news/2011/may/05/japan-donates-120000-relief-supplies-alabama-ar-1806965/

[pintobean]

1. That's awesome

sorry for the accidental unrec
:-(

[dixiegrrrrl]

2. I gotcha covered on the rec.

[sufrommich]

3. It is awesome. Don't worry about rec and unrecs.nt

[pampango]

4. Someone should tell Cantor that providing aid after a disaster

is not just a matter of balancing budgets. Compassion as something to do with it (though obviously Cantor doesn't get this).

[sufrommich]

5. I won't hold my breath that Cantor would be the least bit

shamed by that fact.

[jtrockville]

6. Oh, the humanity!

[Kurovski]

7. K&R. (nt)

[tnlefty]

8. I'm astounded. The gesture is appreciated, but they don't see the

need in their own county. Bizarre.

[AsahinaKimi]

9. subarashi

Another lovely act of random kindness.