US announces assistance to Vietnam’s flood hit region
(VOVWORLD) - US Ambassador to Vietnam Daniel J. Kritenbrink announced on Monday an initial 100,000 USD to help immediate humanitarian needs of vulnerable communities in areas most affected by tropical storm Linfa.
 Quang Binh province is flooded in early October, 2020. (Photo: vnexpress.net) |
These funds will be provided by the US Agency for International Development (USAID) to the Vietnam Red Cross Society.
Ambassador Kritenbrink said the US Mission in Vietnam expressed its deepest condolences to the people of Vietnam for the loss of life, destruction of property, and displacement of people due to the flooding in the central region. The US pledges to assist Vietnam in its work to rebuild, said Ambassador Kritenbrink.
Since 2000, USAID has provided more than 26 million USD in disaster response, preparedness, and risk reduction assistance in Vietnam.