Disaster Relief
Bahamas is at risk for hurricanes every year, causing millions of dollars worth of damage and displacing thousands of people. Other parts of the world experience earthquakes, typhoons, fires, floods, and more. Providing relief for these disasters is a delicate operation.
Depending on the nature of the disaster, roads may be impassible. There could be rubble blocking the way or floods preventing vehicles from getting through. It’s during times like these that helicopters and aircraft are an invaluable resource.
Once the storm is over, helicopters can fly high above the wreckage and avoid traveling through the damaged area. Instead, they can hover above the affected area and deliver relief supplies directly to the areas that need them the most. They can also deliver the equipment needed to begin cleaning up and repairing the damage.
Immediate Relief
When a disaster strikes, people need help right away. They can’t wait for a road to be cleared or floodwaters to recede. They need food, water, medical supplies, and more, and they need it immediately. A helicopter doesn’t have to wait until the damage has been surveyed. It doesn’t have to wait for any debris to be cleared away.
Helicopters chartered for disaster relief can get supplies and equipment where they need to go when they need to be there. Helicopters can also carry people out if they need to be transported elsewhere for safety or for medical attention.
Heavy Equipment
Recovering from a disaster isn’t just providing relief supplies to the people affected by it. It’s also cleaning up and rebuilding. Recovering from a disaster is a massive construction job that requires a lot of equipment. All of that needs to be brought through the disaster zone to where it will be of the most use.
Because HeliJet Solutions also offers heavy lifting with cargo helicopters, we’re not limited to just carrying disaster relief supplies like food, water, and medicine. The equipment that’s needed to clear away debris and rubble and to rebuild damaged buildings and infrastructure is often large and bulky. Some equipment is too big or awkward to carry on a vehicle, even if vehicles can get through to the disaster area.
Flexible Charters
Every disaster is different. It makes sense that the recovery from a disaster varies in terms of what’s needed. Some will have passengers that will need to get either in or out of the disaster zone. Others will require medical supplies. The construction equipment that’s needed for the recovery process will differ depending on the area and the type of disaster.
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HeliJet Solutions’ helicopters can be flexible and adapt to the needs of each individual disaster recovery. Cargo and passengers can be carried on the same helicopter in whatever proportions are needed. A helicopter can carry relief supplies in on one trip, carry passengers out, and then come back with construction equipment and disaster first responders.
Whatever is needed by emergency responders and residents of the disaster area can be brought in when it’s needed.
We have the best interests of the disaster area in mind. We’ll do what’s needed to help those affected by a disaster recover and rebuild. Our helicopter charter service is there to help.
