WORLD VISION RUSHES VITAL RELIEF SUPPLIES TO HAITI EARTHQUAKE SURVIVORS

Afternoon flight out of Denver will carry 18 metric tons of basic supplies
to quake zone

DENVER, January 14, 2010 – Today, Christian humanitarian agency, World
Vision will rush 18 metric tons of life-saving supplies from its warehouse
in Denver to the island nation of Haiti, which was hit by a 7.0 magnitude
earthquake Tuesday, which has affected some 3 million people.

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 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.

Donations of cash are needed for the response. The public can help by visiting worldvision.org or by calling 1.888.56.CHILD.

Haiti quake: World Vision anticipates massive needs and difficult response

Port-au-Prince, Haiti, January 13, 2010—Christian humanitarian agency World
Vision plans to begin assessing damage and preparing a relief response
today after the major earthquake that hit Haiti Tuesday. The agency has
worked in Haiti for 30 years and has some 370 staff in country.

Downed communications, blocked roads and continuing aftershocks slowed
relief efforts overnight, with staff unable to leave the agency’s
Port-au-Prince office for several hours due to fallen debris in the
roadways.

"It felt as if a truck had hit a wall," said World Vision staffer Magalie
Boyer, of the initial tremor. "There is extensive damage in the city.
People are getting ready to spend the night in the streets. They are not
comfortable staying in their houses."

"World Vision Haiti will distribute first aid kits to survivors, along with
basic materials such as soap, blankets, clothes and bottles of water as an
initial response," Boyer added.

Meanwhile, World Vision staff from less affected regions of Haiti are
mobilizing and the agency’s global experts are expected to arrive in the
disaster zone as soon as possible. Crystal Penner, a World Vision aid
worker, was in the central plateau region of Haiti when the quake hit:
“There are relief goods prepositioned in various locations across the
country, though the challenge will be getting those supplies swiftly to
those in need,” she said.

“We would be very concerned about a quake of this magnitude anywhere in the
world, but it is especially devastating in Haiti, where people are acutely
vulnerable because of poor infrastructure and extreme poverty,” said Edward
Brown, World Vision’s relief director in the United States.

Reaching hard-hit areas with supplies is expected to be a significant
challenge due to damaged roads and infrastructure, including the main
airport and government buildings.

Donations of cash are needed for the response. The public can help by
visiting worldvision.org or by calling 1.888.56.CHILD.

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