Canada has received an official request from the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency for pediatric hygiene kits along with pediatric pillows, towels and other linens in response to needs arising from Hurricane Harvey's aftermath. The request came after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made the offer to U.S. President Donald Trump during a telephone call Thursday. "President Trump thanked Prime Minister Trudeau and the people of Canada for their offer of assistance and underscored the close ties between our two nations," said a White House statement released after the phone call. The supplies will come from the Public Health Agency of Canada's emergency stockpiles but other provincial authorities and the Canadian Red Cross may also be drafted in to help provide what is needed, said Bardsley. "We're good neighbours and when you're in trouble you do everything you can to help each other."

Source: CBC News August 31, 2017 23:56 UTC