Within the first few hours after the quake struck in Haiti, several

airlines moved teams of search & rescue dogs into the region. So, animal

transport has already played a very important role in the recovery effort

and they are now saving lives. I’m very proud of our members and what we

 do every day to prepare for moments just like this one. Thank you for doing

all you can. In closing, I’ll ask that you consider sharing your abilities,

resources and prayers to support the people of Haiti, and I thank you in advance.

All my best, Lisa Schoppa, President, Animal Transportation Association.

TRANSPORTATION TIDBITS

Airport Status Update – PAP – Port Au Prince, Haiti

The following email from Wednesday, Jan. 13 was provided by Management at American Airlines for informational purposes:

“AA sent a management rep to Port Au Prince on Wednesday from San Juan, Puerto Rico.. We also took 10,000 lbs of

relief supplies and started an airport assessment. We spoke to our rep via a satellite telephone and even it was scratchy.

“Aftershocks are still occurring. The ATC tower has no glass. Runway lights are working, but not on typically to save

power. ILS is working. There is no fuel available. I do not have word on stairs, loaders etc. The perimeter fence is OK and

there are armed guards posted around the airport. The four roads leading into the airport are still mostly impassable.

The terminal is badly damaged. We are taking engineering support in tomorrow (Thursday) to review the terminal structure.

“AMC is conducting a telephone conference this evening concerning military plans and lift. I don’t expect an update until

tomorrow. “AA has heard from the Haitian govt that 100,000 deaths are being estimated locally but the real fear is the count

could be more accurate at 500,000.

[Source: American Airlines Management]

Continental Airlines Moves Search & Rescue
Dogs and Their Handlers to Earthquake Area

On Wednesday, January 13th, a search-and-rescue team from Spain traveled on Continental Airlines via Newark, New

Jersey withSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic as their final destination. The 10 handlers traveled with their four specially

trained search and rescue dogs in the cabin of the aircraft. The dogs are well trained and laid at the feet of the handlers for

the entire flight. Continental moved the animals fee-waived to contribute to the rescue efforts in Haiti.

Here’s a picture of the group taken in Terminal C of Newark Airport during their connection from Madrid. Continental’s

Newark PetSafe team relieved the handlers for a few hours by assisting with walking, feeding and watering the dogs during

their layover.

[Source: http://www.iae.org.es/]