Press Releases 07
United States Provides Emergency Disaster Relief for Tabasco
and Chiapas
Statement by Ambassador Antonio O. Garza
Mexico City, November 5, 2007 – “Our hearts go out to the
victims of the devastating floods in the states of Tabasco
and Chiapas. As a symbol of our solidarity, the people of
the United States will provide $300,000 dollars in emergency
assistance to aid disaster relief efforts in these two states.
The Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA) of the U.S.
Agency for International Development (USAID) will provide
the majority of this initial assistance through the Red Cross.
“Americans know only too well the horrible impact of such
natural disasters on the lives of individuals and communities,
and we are anxious to join the international community in
providing assistance to our neighbors.” |
