The territorial government is prepared to help Yukoners wondering about relatives or friends who were in southern Asia when the devastating tsunami hit on Dec. 26.

Premier Dennis Fentie said last Thursday, while announcing a $25,000-contribution to the Red Cross' disaster relief effort, that the Yukon will continue working with Ottawa to see if it can asssist in any other way.

The premier invited Yukoners who have concerns about relatives or friends to come forward. Territorial officials will use their connection with the federal government to assist in getting any information available.

On a personal level, Fentie said, he called a friend who normally winters in Thailand, but he hadn't left yet.

'First, I want to say the hearts of Yukoners go out to those people who have experienced such terrible tragedy and are involved in this awful devastation,' Fentie said by phone from his hometown riding of Watson Lake. 'This is something that is beyond the scope of that we have experienced before.'

The premier did not rule out working with other international agencies to provide further assistance. He would not say one way or the other if there is a possibility the territory may be prepared to make further financial contributions.

'I think there is a number of agencies continuing mobilization and co-ordinating relief efforts,' he said. 'So we have to be very conscious of all efforts that will take place and how the Yukon can best involve itself.'

Cabinet spokesman Peter Carr said this morning no one has come forward to ask the government for help locating somebody who may be missing.

Jamie Christoff of the Department of Foreign Affairs said today Ottawa is not releasing the home territory or province of the estimated 150 Canadians who are listed as missing, five of whom have been confirmed dead.