Hope Force International (HEALTH CLUSTER) - 2010 Haiti Earthquake

HEALTH CLUSTER DETAILS 3/8/10:

MAIN ACTIVITY/OFFERS: Orthopedics
LOCATION: Kings Hospital/Mais Gate
EXIT DATE: 7/10

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FROM THE SITE:

Hope Force International is assembling the equipment and personnel to provide a workable Base Camp in Haiti. The project involves the purchase and deployment of durable tent facilities, which will be located on existing Hospital property, for patient recovery and essential team operations. The initiative will expedite relief and recovery efforts by providing a central point for communication, coordination of work crews and a safe, stable environment for volunteer responders.

A preliminary list of items and funds has been identified to support this project. We invite you to consider giving toward these needs or recruiting your church, service agency or company to fully sponsor one or more of these urgently needed items:

Durable Tent Structures $25,000

Dedicated space for volunteers, supplies storage and patient recovery

Flight for one aid worker from the United States to Haiti $750

Fuel for Generators $600 for 100 gallons

Crutches for five Haitian patients $225

Equipment and Supplies Needs List:

Equipment must be in new or refurbished condition.

4 Generators – Portable 3kw to 10kw

25 Heavy Duty Extension Cords and Power Strips

100 Cots – Sleeping

150 Mosquito Nets

12 Walkie talkies

1 Network Gear and Satellite Internet Dish with Service

50 Tarps – Large Heavy Duty Plastic White 12 mil, minimum 10’ x 20

25 Durable Storage Cabinets / Boxes - Water proof and dust proof