Hurricane Michael Response

October 2018
Area Assisted: Florida Panhandle

Inspired by her daughter founder, Jen Lockwood, organized a backpack drive geared towards the kids that were living in shelters. 

We flew 33 flights and collaborated with the Appalachicola Sheriff’s office for distribution of emergency response supplies and with the Red Cross who managed the local shelter to distribute backpacks of basic supplies for families who lost everything. 

We were presented with an award for the Florida Sheriff’s Association for our service.
Hurricane Michael Backpack Drive
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SWIFT AID FOR THE FLORIDA PANHANDLE

Aviation For Disaster Relief

As we finished moving our backpacks and supplies donated from our local community, our operation base moved from Albert Whitted Airport in St. Petersburg, FL to Gainesville, FL so that we could efficiently move donations that were sourced by our new partner, World Hope International. 
Pilatus PC-12 Hurricane Michael

This partnership with World Hope International eventually enabled us to move thousands of pounds of tarps, food, baby supplies, first aid kits, etc. that were donated by WHI’s partner, Amazon. Additionally, we partnered with MAP International to source and fly 77 boxes of hygiene kits from Georgia to the Panhandle.

  • 33 flights flown to 5 counties by our network of volunteer pilots – 100% donated
  • Flew nonprofit organization volunteers into site for ground work
  • SOL expenses for the effort were under $1,500
  • Received an award from the Florida Sheriff’s Association
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