U.S. Ambassador to Panama Kevin Cabrera reported that the Trump administration mobilized personnel and humanitarian assistance within a day of the 7.7 earthquake that struck the Latin American nation on October 9, emphasizing that help arrived without using the disastrous United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
\n\n“When time gets tough, America shows up,” Cabrera told Breitbart News Saturday host Matthew Boyle over the weekend.
\n\nAfter the earthquake rocked the small nation in between Colombia and Costa Rica, Cabrera said the U.S. sent in 20 Urban Search and Rescue (USR) personnel “in less than 24 hours.” While there has been just one reported death as a result of the earthquake, authorities said at least 27 people were injured and more than 400 buildings were damaged.
\n\nThe USR personnel were sent “at Panama’s request” to help determine whether evacuees could safely return to buildings, the ambassador explained.
\n\nIn addition to providing emergency workers, President Donald Trump approved $5 million in humanitarian assistance.
\n\n“We’ve gotten them over 2,500 blankets, 2,900 mosquito nets, 750 tarps, 200 family tents, 1200 kitchen sets, 500 sleeping mats,” Cabrera listed. “All of these things to help over 12,000 people that have been affected.”
\n\nTo help mobilize all…
Original source: https://www.breitbart.com/latin-america/
