- sixty UK search and rescue specialists, 4 search canine and rescue tools deployed to Morocco following 6.8 magnitude earthquake
- UK Emergency Medical Crew deployed to evaluate the present healthcare capability and the extent of the harm
- International Secretary has spoken to International Minister Bourita and UK stays in shut contact with the Moroccan authorities
The UK will instantly deploy emergency response groups to Morocco to help with Moroccan led rescue efforts.
The federal government of Morocco accepted the UK supply for help following the 6.8 magnitude earthquake. The UK is deploying a crew of search and rescue specialists, together with 60 individuals, 4 search canine and rescue tools, in addition to a medical evaluation crew.
The crew is deploying in the present day by way of 2 Royal air Power A400M plane offered by the Ministry of Defence.
International Secretary James Cleverly stated:
The UK is sending speedy help to Morocco together with a crew of 60 search and rescue specialists and 4 rescue canine to help with the rescue effort.
I stay in touch with International Minister Bourita and supply my deepest sympathies to the individuals of Morocco after this tragic occasion.
Defence Secretary Grant Shapps stated:
It is a devastating time for the individuals of Morocco, notably these with family members they’ve misplaced or are lacking.
The UK has taken a number one position within the worldwide effort to boost search and rescue operations – transferring shortly to deploy our distinctive strategic airlift capabilities, knowledgeable personnel and help. We stand firmly by Morocco as they get via this horrible occasion.
The UK Worldwide Search and Rescue crew (UKISAR) reply to disasters on behalf of the International, Commonwealth and Growth Workplace. They’ve specialist search tools together with seismic listening units, concrete reducing and breaking tools, propping and shoring instruments. The specialist package offers the crew the capability to elevate, minimize and take away concrete and rubble to achieve individuals underneath collapsed buildings.
The UK Emergency Medical Crew (EMT) is deploying a 4-person British medical evaluation crew to evaluate the state of affairs on the bottom and coordinate with Moroccan authorities. Following a large-scale pure catastrophe, it’s essential to evaluate current healthcare capability and the extent of injury to handle healthcare wants and supply help appropriately.
British nationals who require consular help can name British Embassy Rabat on +212 (0)537 63 33 33. In case you are within the UK and anxious a few British nationwide in Morocco you may contact the FCDO on +44 (0)20 7008 5000.