Emergency Medical Supplies, Shelter Kit
Rushed to Haitian Storm Survivors
Washington, D.C. – October 13, 2008 – Two cargo containers with emergency medical
supplies arrived to Haiti to aid the victims of the devastating hurricanes and tropical storms, the
Pan American Development Foundation (PADF) and Chevron announced.
The urgently needed medical supplies – which includes syringes, bandages, defibrillators,
blood refrigerators, surgical instruments and more – will be distributed to as many as 20
hospitals and aid centers in the hardest-hit areas of Haiti. The project was made possible by a
donation from Chevron, represented in Haiti under its Texaco brand, and the U.S. Federal
Emergency Management Agency.
“The need is still great, which is why Chevron is stepping up its support of PADF’s
efforts,” says Ryan Oettinger, Area Sales Manager for the Caribbean. “Chevron is committed to
helping our community for the long haul as part of our ongoing support of PADF’s Disaster
Management and Emergency Response Program (DMERP).” DMERP is a unique program
designed to engage the private sector in disaster relief efforts in Latin America and the
Caribbean. Chevron was the founding member of the DMERP in 2007.
In addition to the medical supplies, Chevron donated a special “shelter kit” to PADF
consisting of tents, water purification tablets and basic living supplies for 480 victims of the
devastating storms. The shipment arrived in Haiti on Sept. 30 and is being distributed by PADF.
“Chevron’s dedication to disaster relief in Haiti and elsewhere in the Caribbean is a
model,” says Amy Coughenour, Deputy Director of PADF. “Individuals who want to make
personal donations are encouraged to visit our special website www.PanAmericanRelief.org.”
Two hurricanes and two tropical storms ravaged Haiti. Officials estimate that 1 million
people have been impacted in a country of 9 million. Haiti’s Southeast coast was hit particularly
hard by Hurricane Gustav, causing devastating floods throughout the region. Hu