Tropic Ocean Airways Delivered Over 15 Tons of Supplies to Command Tents Set Up by The Bahamian Government in Georgetown, Bahamas
Fort Lauderdale, FL (PRWEB) October 07, 2015 -- Tropic Ocean Airways has been collecting donations and utilizing their entire fleet of aircraft for relief efforts in areas devastated by Hurricane Joaquin in the southern islands of the Bahamas.
Tropic Ocean Airways team on the ground in George Town, Great Exuma is working closely with the Bahamian Government, Local Authorities, Palm Beach County All Hazards Incident Management Team (IMT), Red Cross and Pathfinder Task Force to get supplies out to those who need them most.
Since the weekend the airline has been able to deliver over 30,000 pounds of supplies to command tents set up by the Bahamian Government in Georgetown, Bahamas. Once in Georgetown the supplies are then disseminated out to multiple locations within the affected area utilizing a mix of wheeled aircraft and seaplanes.
"From the base we have been coordinating with the Bahamian Government and other organizations in relief efforts - to reach locations such as Spring Point settlement in lower Acklins, San Salvador Island, Pittstown in the Crooked Islands, and Deadmans Cay on Long Island" said Tropic Ocean Airways Safety Officer and Pilot Brian Silver - acting as operations coordinator for relief efforts on the ground in Georgetown, Bahamas. "Our efforts have been to assist with evacuations, transport engineers and infrastructure specialist, as well as mobilize government officials and supplies to less accessible areas" he stated.
Support from organizations both in the Bahamas as well as South Florida as been outstanding. Organizations such as Resorts World Bimini, Sheltair Aviation in Fort Lauderdale, Jet Aviation in Nassau, Bahamas, and Strachans Aviation Bahamas, AirParts Company Inc, and Bahamas Out Island Promotion Board have contributed to relief efforts. South Florida based groups and generous individuals also have teamed together to source much needed supplies.
About Tropic Ocean Airways:
Founded in 2009 by US Navy TOPGUN Graduate Rob Ceravolo, Tropic Ocean Airways LLC is an FAA-certified air carrier specializing in luxury private aviation throughout Florida and the Caribbean. The company is owned and operated by highly experienced military aviators and backed by leading business executives with 20 years of experience managing high-end portfolios. Their fleet of showroom-quality aircraft are always flown by two pilots ensuring safety remains their top priority.
For more information about the Hurricane Relief Cause please visit their website at info.flytropic.com/relief call a dedicated associate at 1-800-767-0897, or send an email to reservations(at)flytropic(dot)com.
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Kiera Kramer, Tropic Ocean Airways Inc, http://www.flytropic.com, +1 (800) 767-0897 Ext: 120, [email protected]
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