U.S. Response to Pakistan's Flood Disaster

Washington DC -- The United States has responded immediately and generously to Pakistan's call for assistance following the tragic and devastating floods that began July 29. Our response has been consistent with our humanitarian values and our deep commitment to Pakistan. Support to Pakistan includes financial assistance to NGO and UN relief agencies and provision of urgently needed supplies and services, drawing on America's global capabilities and assets. The United States Government is providing approximately $463 million to assist with relief and recovery efforts. The United States also has provided civilian and military in-kind assistance in the form of halal meals, infrastructure support, and air support to and within Pakistan to transport goods and rescue people at an approximate value of $81 million. There are currently 26 U.S. military helicopters in Pakistan supporting relief efforts with more offshore on the USS Peleliu. To date, U.S. aircraft have evacuated more than 26,000 people and delivered approximately 20 million pounds of relief supplies. Hundreds of U.S. military and civilian personnel are working around the clock in Islamabad, in flood affected areas, and at Pakistani military bases in support of flood relief operations.