ALAN looks for partners for help with Haiti Earthquake, California fires and tropical storms

This weekend was full of bad news. Another devastating earthquake in Haiti. The fall of the government in Afghanistan. Tropical storms in the Caribbean and Gulf. Fires in California. COVID-19 cases overwhelming healthcare systems. “But in spite of all of these sad things, I’m still filled with a lot of hope – because I know that many non-profit organizations are already stepping up to provide nourishment, hydration, and medical...

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American Logistics Aid Network urges Caution, Preparation ahead of Barry

As Tropical Storm Barry continues to intensify, the American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) is urging U.S. Gulf Coast residents to heed local advisories and warnings – and asking logistics professionals to be ready to help. “There’s already significant flooding in South Louisiana, especially New Orleans, and if Barry continues on its predicted path, it could bring as much as 15 additional inches of rain to the area.  As a result, we...

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American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) mobilizes in wake of Southeast Tornados and Floods

 As relief efforts begin for Alabama’s and Georgia’s tornados and Tennessee’s recent floods, the American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) is preparing to work overtime – and asking members of the logistics community to be ready to pitch in. “Our hearts go out to the people who were impacted by Sunday’s tornados, which have proven to be among the deadliest and most destructive in U.S. history – and to the many Tennessee communities that...

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