Finland to send material assistance to the United States today

Ministry of the Interior

Press release
14 September, 2005

Finland provides the United States with material assistance to help hurricane victims. The United States has informed Finland that it will accept 9 000 sheets, 1 000 pillow covers, 200 small tarps, 200 first aid kits, 120 cooler cases and 3 500 thermosheets.

The material goods will be packed at the City of Helsinki Rescue Department today in the afternoon. The goods will be delivered from Finland to Germany from where they will be transported to the United States on Friday.

For further information, please contact: Ministerial Adviser Mr Harry Frelander, tel. +358 9 160 42966, Fire Master Mr Keijo Mökkönen, City of Helsinki Rescue Department, tel. +358 50 553 6666