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Haiti: World Vision rushes vital relief to quake survivors
14 Jan 2010
By World Vision staff
World Vision is rushing 18 metric tonnes of life-saving supplies from its warehouse in Denver, USA to the island nation of Haiti, which was hit by a 7.0 magnitude earthquake Tuesday.
These supplies and others already pre-positioned by the aid group will help meet the immediate survival needs of those affected by the quake until rebuilding efforts can begin.
“When emergencies like this earthquake happen, it is critical that people gain access to basic supplies as quickly as possible,” said Amanda Pennington, communications officer for World Vision’s Global Pre-Positioning Resource Network. “We keep supplies like these ready at all times in warehouses around the world, so that we can move immediately when emergencies like this happen anywhere.”
The shipment includes the following supplies:
- tarpaulins for temporary shelter
- blankets
- collapsible water containers
- hygiene kits, which include a month’s supply of toilet paper, sanitary pads, toothbrushes, toothpaste, combs, body soap and laundry soap for a family of five
- cooking sets, which include aluminum pots and pans, bowls, utensils
World Vision has been working in Haiti for some 30 years and had 370 staff members in Port-au-Prince when the quake hit. While World Vision’s office in the capital sustained significant damage, all staff were confirmed safe and are initiating a response to the devastation.
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