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US Offers Help in Wake of Nepal Earthquake

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thinkstock 4.25.15 searchandrescue?  SQUARESPACE CACHEVERSION=1429996493300Stocktrek Images/Thinkstock(WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Government is offering help to Nepal after Saturday’s massive 7.8 earthquake.

The U.S. is sending disaster response teams to Nepal to help in the search for survivors.

A team from USAID will determine how much long term help the United States can provide, including a specialized search and rescue team from Virginia to help search for survivors.

The U.S. is providing an initial $1 million to help with quake relief, with more aid expected in coming days.


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