Though still dealing with the current aftermath of Helene, Samaritan’s Purse in Boone is still offering extra hands to those impacted by the major earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand last week.

What You Need To Know

  • Myanmar and Thailand experienced a 7,7-magnitude earthquake March 28

  • Samaritan’s Purse in Boone is transporting supplies to the countires to help them deal with the natural disaster

  • Supplies include a remote hospital to help treat the injured

  • Multiple trips are planned in the near future

The deadly 7.7.-magnitude quake hit the region on March 28 for about 12 minutes, followed by a 6.4-magnitude aftershock.

Both countries were heavily affected by the natural disaster.

Over 1,700 people were killed and rescue efforts continue, as help from around the world is offered to the region, including that from Samaritan’s Purse. 

Related: Earthquake compounds Myanmar's humanitarian crisis as the death toll passes 2,000

The organization’s president, Franklin Graham, said they’re ready to take action starting with sending their DC-8 cargo plane to deliver an Emergency Field Hospital.

“This will be a Tier 3 hospital which has 2 operating rooms, an emergency room, in-patient wards, a pharmacy, a laboratory, and staff of 80-130 with the necessary supplies. This includes doctors, nurses, water specialists, technicians, and other Disaster Assistance Response Team members to help in this crisis," Graham said.

He added the organization has over 30 years of experience working in Myanmar.

More flights hauling supplies are scheduled soon to help deal with the humanitarian crisis, he said.