The Governing Body of Jehovah’s Witnesses, in Brooklyn, New York, gave approval for relief committees to be set up under the direction of the United States Branch Committee.
Badan Pimpinan Saksi - Saksi Yehuwa, di Brooklyn, New York, menyetujui dibentuknya panitia - panitia bantuan kemanusiaan di bawah pengarahan Panitia Cabang Amerika Serikat.