Follow US Investment Immigration, follow US News: The United States Pentagon announced on the 9th that, due to the central Philippines being struck by Super Typhoon "Haiyan," the US side has provided naval and air resources to the Philippines to assist in disaster relief.
US Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel stated in a declaration that, at the request of the Philippine government, the US side is providing helicopters, fixed-wing aircraft, and maritime search and rescue equipment to participate in the relief efforts. "Hagel has directed the Pacific Command to support the US government's humanitarian assistance in the Philippines."
The statement indicated that the initial focus of the US Department of Defense's assistance includes maritime search and rescue, medium-to-heavy lift helicopter support, air and sea search and rescue, fixed-wing aircraft support, and logistical support.
The Pentagon also stated that it continues to monitor the impact of the typhoon with US agencies and the US Ambassador to the Philippines, in order to be prepared at any time to help the US ally recover from the storm.
It is reported that Super Typhoon "Haiyan" recently swept through the central Philippines, causing heavy damage. Elmer Soria, the police chief of the hard-hit Leyte province, said on the 10th that based on figures provided by various parties, the governor of Leyte province estimates that the typhoon has caused over ten thousand deaths locally. According to official Philippine news, 151 deaths have been confirmed so far.