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Airlines support relief efforts for victims of tropical storm Harvey
THE air cargo industry is joining the relief efforts to help victims of tropical storm Harvey that wreaked havoc on communities along the Texas Gulf Coast by causing extensive flooding, leaving families homeless.
Rapid response aviation charity Airlink that is teaming up with 35 airlines and 60 non-governmental relief organisations, was quoted as saying in a report by London's Air Cargo News: "Airlink's humanitarian partners from across the US are responding to the need for rescue, shelter, food, water, and medical care that is beyond the capacity of local resources."
Airlink is coordinating rapid air transportation "to get responders in place as quickly as the need is identified," adding that Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines are assisting by creating solutions to logistical problems triggered by the closure of Houston's airports.
US parcels and logistics giant UPS has pledged US$1 million to support of the recovery efforts in Texas and Louisiana following the devastation caused by the extreme storm.
The pledge is a combination of cash grants, in-kind transportation movements and technical expertise to provide urgent relief, as well as support for long-term needs ranging from rebuilding to personal and financial recovery assistance.
UPS Foundation is working with FEMA, the American Red Cross and The Salvation Army to assess longer-term needs, and will commit an additional $500,000 in cash and in-kind assistance for recovery needs that will be specified during the post-crisis recovery phase in the coming months.
Rapid response aviation charity Airlink that is teaming up with 35 airlines and 60 non-governmental relief organisations, was quoted as saying in a report by London's Air Cargo News: "Airlink's humanitarian partners from across the US are responding to the need for rescue, shelter, food, water, and medical care that is beyond the capacity of local resources."
Airlink is coordinating rapid air transportation "to get responders in place as quickly as the need is identified," adding that Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, and United Airlines are assisting by creating solutions to logistical problems triggered by the closure of Houston's airports.
US parcels and logistics giant UPS has pledged US$1 million to support of the recovery efforts in Texas and Louisiana following the devastation caused by the extreme storm.
The pledge is a combination of cash grants, in-kind transportation movements and technical expertise to provide urgent relief, as well as support for long-term needs ranging from rebuilding to personal and financial recovery assistance.
UPS Foundation is working with FEMA, the American Red Cross and The Salvation Army to assess longer-term needs, and will commit an additional $500,000 in cash and in-kind assistance for recovery needs that will be specified during the post-crisis recovery phase in the coming months.
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