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

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 22:50:55 +0000

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 care for those who have been affected”. said Executive Director Kathy Fulton of the American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN). “Just as important, I know that ALAN is actively working hand-in-hand with these organizations to help them get the logistics support they need,” added Fulton. Right now, ALAN is looking for partners who are willing to donate logistics services, equipment, and expertise for several open cases – including the five you’ll find below. Please consider helping them fill one or more of them if you can. Be sure to pass this list along to anyone else you think might be able to help. Case 8999 – 56’ shipping container – Newbergh, NY 12550 Case 9000 – Forklift – Newbergh, NY 12550 Case 9001 – Warehouse storage and handling in Miami, FL to support Haiti earthquake relief and ongoing Caribbean response efforts Case 9002 – Transport PPE from Salt Lake City, UT 84104 to IAD – Dulles, VA 20166 Case 9003 – 20’ – 56’ shipping container in Northern California for Dixie fire On a related note, please consider contacting ALAN with specifics about how you and your organization might be willing to provide help in the near future – even if you don’t see a posted case that fits. Many disaster response teams are still in the early stages of clearing roads and assessing needs, which means that requests for our help are still emerging. Any offer of support now allows us to more rapidly connect the dots and deliver food, medical supplies, and more. “On behalf of all of us at ALAN, thank you for all you are doing to help us “save lives through logistics.” Now and always, you truly are the best,” said Fulton.

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American Logistics Aid Network urges Caution, Preparation ahead of Barry

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 21:43:53 +0000

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 have good reason to believe this could be the first significant hurricane of the 2019 season,” said Kathy Fulton, ALAN’s Executive Director. According to Fulton, ALAN is actively in touch with key partners at local, state, and federal agencies and non-profits, and it is standing by to offer logistics support as needed. “While there have been no requests for our assistance yet, that situation could quickly change if Barry continues to strengthen and travel on its predicted path,” she said. “So stay tuned, because if we do receive requests, we’ll try to communicate them quickly via our Disaster Micro-site as well as our Twitter, Facebook and Linked In accounts.” Logistics businesses that wish to offer their assistance in advance can do so by visiting ALAN’s web site at: https://www.alanaid.org/offer-inkind-services-or-equipment/, while non-profits that require ALAN’s assistance can so by logging onto https://www.alanaid.org/request-support/. Meanwhile, Gulf Coast area businesses can get additional information at: LA BEOC https://labeoc.org (for assistance) or the Louisiana Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness GOHSEP http://gohsep.la.gov (for tips about preparation) “On a final note, ALAN encourages Gulf Coast residents to follow the advice of local emergency management and law enforcement officials regarding everything from safely evacuating to sheltering in place – and to use the “Turn Around, Don’t Drown” rule when traveling near flooded areas,” said Fulton.

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

Wed, 06 Mar 2019 23:22:33 +0000

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 have suffered significant flood damage,” said Kathy Fulton, ALAN’s Executive Director. “As always, ALAN stands ready to help with donated transportation, warehouse space, services and equipment, and we are mobilizing accordingly.” Fulton said that ALAN will be updating its active disaster micro-site frequently as requests for post-tornado and flood logistics assistance begin to come in and working diligently to match requests with carriers, warehousing providers, 3PLs and other logistics organizations that have pre-offered their assistance via its volunteer/in-kind donation database. “The need for our assistance hasn’t been extensive yet,” Fulton said. “However the operative word is yet, which is why we hope members of the logistics community will access our micro-site often in the days or weeks ahead – or consider making a pre-offer of any space, services and equipment they might willing to donate or lend to relief efforts.” Meanwhile, ALAN and Fulton urge logistics professionals to focus on ensuring that their Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee co-workers or employees are safe – and to resist the temptation to send unsolicited products, trucks or personnel directly to impacted areas. “Many of these well-intended charitable efforts actually get in the way of what relief organizations are already there to do,” said Fulton. “So more often than not, the best way that our industry can help is by responding to specific requests or making a cash donation to a non-profit disaster relief organization that aligns with their organization’s mission and values.”

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