Dutch response to Hurricane Katrina

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Hurricane Katrina 2005 Atlantic hurricane season

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The Netherlands is one of many nations who have provided assistance to the United States following Hurricane Katrina. The Royal Netherlands Navy frigate HNLMS Van Amstel (F831) was sent to the Gulf of Mexico from Curaçao (of the Netherlands Antilles), filled with supplies and carrying two Lynx helicopters on board that could be used in rescue actions. Furthermore, the frigate is capable of making a 1000 liters of clean drinking water from contaminated seawater per day and has several small rubber boats that can facilitate rescue operations if needed.

The Dutch Ministry of Transport, Public Works and Water Management sent a dike inspection team which could provide prompt assistance in cases of flooding. The team could also help to limit damage and repair water defences. In addition, a Disaster Identification Team, pumps to deliver clean drink water, F-16 fighter jets, and divers from the Royal Netherlands Marine Corps have been made available.

On September 7 The U.S. government announced that it would take up the Dutch government's offer to send water pumps, and also five water management experts.

See also

• Hurricane Katrina
• Hurricane Katrina disaster relief
• International response to Hurricane Katrina
• Delta Works

External links

• Official Dutch government web site (in English)
• The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs (in English)
• International Herald Tribune: "Scores of nations offer their help", September 8
• Guardian Unlimited: "Nations Await Answer to Katrina Aid Offers", September 7
• The Australian: "Dutch ingenuity keeping New Orleans at bay", September 8