Canada will send a disaster assistance unit in the aftermath of a massive earthquake near Kathmandu, Nepal.
The government stated on Twitter it will also provide $5 million in aid and supplies.
The earthquake registered between 7.8 and 7.9 – then unleashed a series of power aftershocks.
CNN is reporting the death toll has risen above 2,500 people while its believed more than 5,000 are injured.
It’s still too early to determine if any Canadians were hurt or killed.
Friends and relatives in Canada, concerned about Canadian citizens in the affected area are being asked to contact Foreign Affairs.
Here the contact info: 1-800-387-3124 (toll-free) or 613-996-8885 (collect calls are accepted) or sending an email to sos@international.gc.ca
