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- On 28th November UNICEF reported that they are appealing for $29.2 million to support the needs of children and women affected by Cyclone Sidr.
- On 28th November USAID reported that the Disaster Assistance Response Team (USAID/DART), USAID/Bangladesh Mission Director, and U.S. Chargé d'Affaires, presented emergency relief supplies from a second U.S. airlift to Government of Bangladesh (GOB) officials.
- The commodities were consigned to Save the Children/US (SC/US) and World Vision for distribution in Barguna, Patuakhali and Pirojpur districts.
- Between November 28 and December 3, four USAID/DART members will continue to conduct in-depth assessments, evaluate humanitarian needs, and identify gaps in services to determine where USAID/OFDA may provide additional assistance.
- The USAID/DART will visit Bagerhat, Barisal, Patuakhali, and Pirojpur, the four most affected districts identified by the GOB.