Posted on Jun 24, 2017
When the U.S. experiences a catastrophic natural disaster, why would we reject assistance from our multinational allies?
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The only time I recall anything, was 9/11 and the Saudi's offering $10,000 to NYC, which Juliani rejected for obvious reasons. Sure, we should accept, we spend billions assisting those in need, why hot get some payback for our largesse?
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Interesting political and diplomatic question. Personally, I would reject a contribution from an ally, but I also can relate to not taking it too as we help those in need and it's very hard to come to grips that we may need help too. Probably more of a pride stature I guess. Personally, I struggle asking ask help, let alone accepting it. I'm too stubborn for my own good most of the time. Some might say the US government is too.
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MSgt Ken "Airsoldier" Collins-Hardy
TSgt Jason McClish – You're not alone. Vice Admiral Tyson (2015) effectively inspired all Bataan hands to join the multinational relief effort with Dutch, Mexican, and Canadian allies in supporting one of the largest national disasters in US history (Mayer, M. et al., 2011; Nbcnews.com, 2005).
Mayer, M. (2011, Feb. 17). Accepting Disaster Relief from Other Nations: Lessons from Katrina and the Gulf Oil Spill. Retrieved from http://www.heritage.org/homeland-security/report/accepting-disaster-relief-other-nations-lessons-katrina-and-the-gulf-oil
Nbcnews.com. (2005, Sep. 7). 90 Nations Offer Aid to Help U.S. with Katrina. Retrieved from http://www.nbcnews.com/id/9231819/ns/us_news-katrina_the_long_road_back/t/nations-offer-aid-help-us-katrina/#.WU5y9SMrJ65
Tyson, N. (2015, Sep 2). Remembering Hurricane Katrina While Preparing for the Next Crisis. Retrieved from http://navylive.dodlive.mil/2015/09/02/remembering-hurricane-katrina-while-preparing-for-the-next-crisis/
Mayer, M. (2011, Feb. 17). Accepting Disaster Relief from Other Nations: Lessons from Katrina and the Gulf Oil Spill. Retrieved from http://www.heritage.org/homeland-security/report/accepting-disaster-relief-other-nations-lessons-katrina-and-the-gulf-oil
Nbcnews.com. (2005, Sep. 7). 90 Nations Offer Aid to Help U.S. with Katrina. Retrieved from http://www.nbcnews.com/id/9231819/ns/us_news-katrina_the_long_road_back/t/nations-offer-aid-help-us-katrina/#.WU5y9SMrJ65
Tyson, N. (2015, Sep 2). Remembering Hurricane Katrina While Preparing for the Next Crisis. Retrieved from http://navylive.dodlive.mil/2015/09/02/remembering-hurricane-katrina-while-preparing-for-the-next-crisis/
Accepting Disaster Relief from Other Nations: Lessons from Katrina and the Gulf Oil Spill
Abstract: The United States is known around the world for sending help—from in-person medical assistance to financial donations—when disasters strike in other countries. When disasters have recently struck the U.S.—9/11, Hurricane Katrina, and the Gulf oil spill—other countries have been equally quick to offer help. Yet, as astute as the U.S. is when it comes to delivering aid, the opposite is the case when it comes to responding to foreign...
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We received dozens of offers for assistance after Katrina, mainly monetary. Some were accepted, some weren't. Most assistance came from the EU, UK, France, Germany, Canada, Israel and Mexico, that i recall off the top of my head. Many other countries also contributed supplies and expertise, including Russia and India.
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