Posted: Friday, January 5, 2024. 1:16 pm CST.
By Zoila Palma Gonzalez: Today, the United States indicated that it is preparing military logistical support and aid for Japan devastated by the New Year’s Day earthquake.
The powerful tremor claimed 94 lives, forced about 33,000 people to leave their homes, and left over 200 people unaccounted for.
“The U.S. is here to support our friend and ally in its earthquake response. Military logistical support, food, and other supplies are being readied,” U.S. ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel posted on social media.
The United States and Japan are still discussing emergency assistance.
“We are not accepting any personnel or material aid from other countries or regions at the moment given the situation on the ground and the effort that would be required to receive them,” Japan’s top spokesperson Yoshimasa Hayashi said.
The 7.6 magnitude earthquake flattened homes and cut off remote communities.
As the emergency response moved from rescue to aid and recovery, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said there were offers for help and messages of condolence from governments including Taiwan and China.
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