State Department Awaiting Formal Request for Disaster Aid to Myanmar and Thailand

Disaster Relief Mobilization

• 📌 The State Department is waiting for a formal request before mobilizing disaster relief teams for Myanmar and Thailand.
• 💡 Spokesperson Tammy Bruce confirmed that as of the press briefing, no formal request had been received.

Readiness and Reorganization

• ⚡ The department is ready to move immediately once a formal request is made.
• ⚠️ The recent reorganization of US Aid has not impacted their ability to assemble and mobilize teams for such requests.

Observing the Situation

• 🔍 The State Department is actively monitoring the unfolding situation in Myanmar and Thailand.
• 💬 Bruce drew a parallel to the events of September 11th, noting the chilling effect of seeing major disasters unfold, emphasizing their preparedness.