US Send Aid to New Zealand

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In response to the earthquake in New Zealand and upon request from the New

Zealand government, the United States is deploying a U.S. Agency for

International Development (USAID) Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART). The

Response Team will include the Los Angeles County (California) Fire Department

Urban Search and Rescue team (USAR) to assist with the search and rescue

efforts.

The USAR component of the DART will be what is called a " heavy team, " bringing

more than seventy specialized personnel and all necessary equipment to make live

rescues in even the most precarious situations.

" On behalf of the American people, I wish to convey our sympathy, thoughts and

prayers to the people of New Zealand who have been affected by this devastating

earthquake, " said USAID Administrator Rajiv Shah. " We stand ready to assist the

government of New Zealand in any way we can. "

USAID will continue to provide additional support as needed.

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Lottie Duthu