Church responds to Myanmar disaster

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is extending its

sympathy and assistance to citizens of Myanmar following the recent

cyclone.

 Church leadership has approved funds to buy large quantities of tarps,

blankets, basic food, medical equipment and clean drinking water for

those in need.

All items are being purchased in Myanmar or in nearby countries. The

church is joining with Atlanta-based CARE International, a well-known

non-governmental organization, to distribute the supplies.

Church humanitarian representatives will continue to monitor and assess the situation.