Outdoor Industry Association is working with AmeriCares (http://www.americares.org/) to gather and deliver relief supplies and assistance from industry members to Haiti for victims of the Jan. 12 earthquake.
AmeriCares has disaster workers on scene and is planning immediate relief flights from their HQ in Connecticut. Their immediate product needs are:
- Medical Supplies
- First Aid Kits
- Bandages and Soaps
- Face Masks – Medical
- Water Purification
- Headlamps
- Tarps
- Work Gloves
- Hydration Containers
To donate this urgently needed product/equipment contact: Randy Weiss at AmeriCares at (203) 658-9527. All donations will be flown directly to the region by AmeriCares.
Due to the amazing response from the nation, AmeriCares is having trouble replying to everyone in a timely manner, but they will respond.
OIA will continue to publish updated equipment needs throughout the relief effort and is working with the Department of Commerce to explore opportunities to supply outdoor companies incentives to help rebuild Haiti through preferred sourcing and manufacturing programs.
