U.S. Sends Relief Supplies to China

[kiwi]

U.S. Sends Relief Supplies to China
By Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, May 18, 2008 - The U.S. military has responded to Chinese requests, delivering critically needed relief supplies to the earthquake-stricken Sichuan province.

More than 32,000 people are known dead from the 7.9 quake that hit May 12. About 250,000 are hurt, according to Chinese government releases. Thousands remain missing and are feared dead under the rubble.

U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster aircraft from Elemendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, and Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii have delivered tents, food, blankets, lanterns, generators and other supplies directly to the airport at Chengdu, the largest city in Sichuan, officials reported.

[sniper]

At least they are letting aid in,

[kiwi]

Yes. Its a shame so many people have died.

I was born in a earthquake zone I know they are like, scary way to go thats for sure. I remember being told last big one in New Zealand they pasted needles down the cracks so people could kill themselves. The Chinese don't have that.

God help them.