There is no higher priority for us than the safety of American citizens. Our embassies in Nepal and China are working closely to assist Americans and support disaster relief efforts. The United States is standing with the people of Nepal by providing more than $3.6 million worth of life-saving humanitarian assistance, including up to three months of emergency food assistance to up to 10,000 flood-affected households.

The State Department is prioritizing the safety of American citizens abroad and supporting disaster relief efforts in Nepal. The U.S. is providing over $3.6 million in humanitarian assistance to Nepal, including emergency food for flood-affected households.