Thomas wrote:Deutschlandfunk just reported that our government offered to send to the disaster region, an airbus rebuilt into a "flying hospital" with 100-200 beds.
According to earlier news (like by the broadcasters WDR, NDR and Deutsche Welle), yesterday William Timken, the new US ambassador to Germany, handed German officcials a "wish list" of emergency aid such as logistics experts, water purification plants and medical help for victims.
Germany's flying hospital, Medevac, which was used in the tsunami areas, is expected to arrive in the US today, according to these news.