January 14, 2010Today, World Vision will rush 18 metric tonnes of life-saving supplies from its warehouse in Denver to devastated Haiti.
 
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."
 
Today's shipment will include 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 

The flight will leave Denver airport today at 5:30 p.m. and is scheduled to arrive in Port-au-Prince at 6:30 a.m. on Friday.
 
World Vision has been working in Haiti for some 30 years and has 800 staff members in Haiti. While World Vision's office in the Port-au-Prince sustained significant damage, all staff were confirmed safe and are initiating a response to the devastation.

What You Can Do
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