Which countries are sending help to japan

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To make a personal or organisational contribution click here on PayPal. Radicova said Japan had asked not to send rescue workers until they have a general idea how to proceed. Slovaks have 25 rescue workers ready. A further rescue workers are on standby. It has sent a first batch of supplies, including clothing, blankets and food, and will start shipping heaters. It will also send 15, tonnes of rice. A further team of 17 is ready to go.

Two Seahawk helicopters have already delivered food to Shiroishi, one of the worst affected areas. Email Print. Tweet Share Share LinkedIn. Stumble Upon. In Pakistan , the first consignments of personal protective equipment PPE — including masks, gloves, protective suits, gowns, coveralls, shoe covers, goggles, and face shields — have already been delivered to doctors and paramedics. Contacts In Washington David Theis Broadcast Requests: David W. A member rescue team is expected to head to Japan from South Korea on Monday.

Meanwhile, Minivan News in the Maldives reports that the president is sending 86, cans of Maldivian tuna to help with food shortages. The news agency said the delivery is an acknowledgement of Japan's assistance after the tsunami. The Disasters Emergency Committee DEC , an umbrella organisation of 13 humanitarian aid agencies, said most of its members were "unlikely" to play any part in the response, although the British Red Cross has launched a fundraising appeal to support the Japanese Red Cross, which has been working on the ground since Friday and is reported to have mobilised more than 80 national disaster response teams.

More than staff, including doctors and nurses, have been sent to affected areas. Around blankets have been distributed and some 30, more sent to the affected area for further distribution.