One United Nations official said, “This may be the worst natural disaster in recent history.” Agence France Press reports the relief effort is the largest the world has even seen. It will also likely be the costliest. Billions of dollars will be needed to feed and house survivors as well as rebuild cities. The Bush administration agreed to give an initial donation of $15 million but the small amount was quickly criticized. U.N. Undersecretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs Jan Egeland criticized the U.S. for being quote “stingy.” Secretary of State Colin Powell said the $15 million is just the first installment of aid.