The first flight of emergency supplies from Panama to Haiti discussed below is now scheduled to leave Panama at 13:00 h (Panama time) today for Port-au-Prince. The transport is possible thanks to support from the Government of Spain. A cargo of essential emergency supplies, including tarpaulins, water containers, blankets, and health and medical kits arrived in Panama today by ship. These will be prioritised and loaded onto a DHL commercial flight from Panama to Port-au-Prince on Saturday. UNICEF Supply Division has also received generous offers for free cargo space from partners, UPS and British Airways.
Supply Division warehouse in Dubai: UNICEF is collaborating with the World Food Programme to share cargo space on flight that will leave on Saturday carrying: 42 sq m tents (suitable for dispensaries or classrooms), portable storage capacity tents, tarpaulins, plastic sheeting, and recreation kits, The quantities of these items will be confirmed tomorrow, when we have more information on the cargo space available.
The needs assessment in Haiti is difficult, hampered by collapsed buildings and lack of transportation and communication. UNICEF Supply Division is Copenhagen is preparing for the second wave of supplies by mobilising emergency items to replenish stocks in our Panama warehouse and regional office.
The deployment of five supply and logistics experts is confirmed to reinforce UNICEF capacity and coordinate logistical efforts in collaboration with partners on the ground.
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