News: News story: Nepal earthquake: UK aid response

الثلاثاء، 28 أبريل 2015

News story: Nepal earthquake: UK aid response

On 25 April, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck an area between Kathmandu and Pokhara, Nepal. The Government of Nepal has requested international assistance and the UK government is responding. Thousands are in need of shelter, water and food. We are working to ensure survivors get the help they need.

Summary of UK humanitarian response

We have deployed a team of more than 60 search and rescue responders and medical experts to support the relief effort in Nepal.
We have deployed an eight-strong team of British disaster and rescue experts to help assess and coordinate the international effort.
We have released a £5 million package of emergency aid to assist with rescue and recovery efforts and address immediate needs on the ground. This includes £3 million released under the Rapid Response Facility (RRF) so partners can address immediate needs on the ground and £2 million for the British Red Cross.
An RAF C-17 departed last night (Mon 27 April) carrying more than 1,100 shelter kits and over 1,700 solar lanterns, along with a team of Gurkha engineers.
We will match the first £5m of public donations to the DEC appeal.
We will continue to support Nepal’s recovery efforts and stand ready to provide whatever further assistance is required.
We are assessing what military resources we can offer to support the humanitarian effort in the region.
Gurkhas are already providing informal assistance to around 200 nationals at their base through first aid and logistical support. They are also able to provide language assistance to search and rescue teams as they speak both English and Nepali.

In pictures: photos of the UK’s humanitarian response to the Nepal earthquake