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These images capture people and places affected by
the earthquake, and first relief to survivors. Two
USAID disaster specialists were deployed to Jammu and
Kashmir on October 12 to distribute aid and rapidly
assess needs. The specialists were the first on the
ground among bilateral donors. Humanitarian
assistance from the American people is now valued at
$100,000, and is expected to reach $600,000.
Additional response will likely focus on shelter, warm
clothing and blankets, easing psychological trauma,
and modest cash-for-work to clear debris, construct
interim shelter and restart livelihoods.
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As temperatures
drop, children in the earthquake-devastated
village of Bandi - in the hills outside the
border town of Uri reach for warm jackets
provided with U.S. support.
Photo: Save the Children |
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Indian families
in hardest hit areas get some of their first
relief warm clothing, rice, dal, oil and
salt. U.S. relief is focusing on the needs of
the most vulnerable. Many villages have yet to
be reached by responders.
Photo: USAID |
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USAID disaster
specialists deployed to the stricken area on
October 12 the first responders
on-the-ground among bilateral donors talked
with villagers, local officials and relief
workers to assess needs and distribute relief.
U.S. assistance is carried out by recognized,
established organizations in this sensitive
area.
Photo: USAID |
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U.S.
humanitarian assistance in the relief stage is
child-focused. As the most vulnerable
survivors who are coping with family losses,
disruptions in schooling, and a lack of basics
such as warm clothing and shelter their
needs come first. Photo: USAID |
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