Top Canadian General Says Military Stands Ready to Help U.S. If Asked
Posted on: Thursday, 1 September 2005, 15:00 CDT
OTTAWA (CP) - Gen. Rick Hillier says the Canadian military is ready to respond immediately if the United States asks for help in the aftermath of hurricane Katrina.
Hillier says he told U.S. ambassador David Wilkins that there are contingency plans. Although he says the Americans have most or all they need to help with recovery from the devastating hurricane, there may be things they need in addition.
Prime Minister Paul Martin told U.S. President George W. Bush by telephone as well that Canada will help in any way needed.
Hurricane Katrina hit the southern U.S. coast Monday and the resulting flooding has submerged 80 per cent of New Orleans, killing possibly thousands and leaving thousands more stranded.
Source: Canadian Press
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