Countries like Sri Lanka , which was still recovering from the Indian Ocean Tsunami , also offered to help . Countries including Canada , Mexico , Singapore , and Germany sent supplies , relief personnel ( like Technisches Hilfswerk ) , troops , ships and water pumps to aid in the disaster recovery . Belgium sent in a team of relief personnel . Britain 's donation of 350,000 emergency meals did not reach victims because of laws regarding mad cow disease . Russia 's initial offer of two jets was declined by the U.S. State Department but accepted later . The French offer was also declined and requested later
Indian Ocean Tsunami
2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami
Hurricane Katrina