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Siri
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Baja Bush Pilots-Hurricane Jimena Airlift Project
Here is the latest update from Jack McCormick (minus the pilot-specific information, which the pilots all receive via BBP mailing list). In addition
to providing a general update of the needs and plans for the airlift, Jack mentions that the information lists which they are compiling (including
donation drop-off locations near airports)--is coming THIS AFTERNOON. As you can imagine, there are a lot of logistics for them to coordinate, but
they are working hard and making lots of progress. As soon as this afternoon's update is done, I'll post it into a new thread here on Nomads specific
to the BBP/Airlift. If anyone has any questions that I can help answer (as opposed to contacting BBP directly, since they are so slammed), please
feel free to contact me by U2U or email: findsiri@yahoo.com. Thanks to everyone who's monitoring Nomads and ready to jump in and help. Siri
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Just got back [from Baja], we will have a full report out this afternoon. Attached is a short report for general information:
September 9, 2009
Baja Airlift
I have just gotten back from four days of determining needs and working out logistics regarding providing support for the most critical area of Baja
because of the results of Hurricane Jimena.
The first two days was working with and flying Mexican Red Cross people throughout the mid-Baja region with the second two days working out the
logistics of how to import,receive, sort, and distribute the needed items.
The Red Cross has determined that the greatest needs is in a box that starts at about Lopez Mateos north to Campo Rene on the Pacific side then across
to Santa Rosalia and then north to just above Mulege. And in addition to the major villages, a major concern is the small villages and ranches located
within these areas where all land access is cut off.
Both the Governor of Baja Sur and the President of Baja Sur Red Cross have asked us to help to work out some of the logistics for needs and
distribution. The biggest issue at thispoint is to distribute Red Cross survival food boxes and later to those that are trapped and to receive and
distribute relief items such as clothing, tarps, medical supplies, etc. that you are bring down to help to relieve some of the suffering.
Our office has been totally overwhelmed with response from members and the general public. My personal email is receiving over 100 a day with the BBP
email receiving more. In addition, the telephone is ringing non-stop. Our resources are stretched to the limit.
We have attempted to answer much of the email but much is not. We are only answering the email that has the greatest impact on our mission. For that
we apologize.
We need all that has been offered and we need all the aircraft that we can get. Claudia and I will be doing a complete report this afternoon regarding
instructions for relief drop off locations as well as information for pilots wishing to make the flight now.
We are concentrating right now on FBO’s that have locations on airports that have staff that can take calls and receive and coordinate the shipment of
relief supplies. Many haveindicated that they have hangers but most lack the ability of staff to take calls and be there to receive and send items.
Not all supplies need to go through drop off points. If you have a plane full of stuff, we will have information on where and when to go. We have the
red tape cut with Customsin Loreto and we belive San Felipe. The large aircraft will go into Loreto, the small into one of the two airports in and
near Mulege. The Loreto airport has volunteered the use ofthe old commercial terminal to receive supplies, do not go there without checking with us
first.
We will be in the office today trying to complete the logistical requirements. Five of us will be in Mulege Friday to start receiving and with the
help of locals, sorting and distributing the needed items. In addition, there will be flights into areas of need that have airstrips. There was (is) a
major problem with the strip at Mulege and the BBP is hiring a grader to come in and work it. We hope it will be ready by Thursday afternoon. If not,
all supplies will come into Punta Chivato where they will be taken by boat to Mulege. (the road from Chivato is all but gone) We will be sorting
supplies with somegoing to Mulege, some to Santa Rosalia, and some to other small villages. Don’t worry about having too much stuff. It is all needed
and will be used.
We anticipate that the airlift will start on Friday continuing on for about 10 days. I have a business meeting that I must attend in Seattle Tuesday
morning so I have to go back toAZ Sunday. However, there will be three BBP members remaining in Mulege the first of the week, I will be back down on
next Thursday.
Regarding helicopters, we need them and one of the big concerns is the fuel costs as these will be working continually in the back areas. We are
working with the government to supply this fuel, the Governor knows of this need, and we hope to have some answer today. More to follow regarding this
subject.
Again, we will have a full report out this afternoon with a complete list of drop off points with contact numbers as well as a list as to what is
really needed.
I will try to get photos of the Serenidad and surrounding area up with this afternoon’s alert, time is the only problem.
Jack McCormick, President
Baja Bush Pilots
Chandler, AZ
[Edited on 9-9-2009 by Siri]
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David K
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Thank you Siri!
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Paula
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Siri and Jack,
Some of us who might like to help are off the path, and material donations aren't practical. I'm hoping to be able to help with money instead, either
for purchasing what is needed or maybe for fuel for the helicopters going to the back country.
Is there a way to target a cash donation to help the people in remote areas?
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Siri
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Paula, just posted a reply to you (but in the missing rancheros thread).
YES, financial donations can be made towards the BBP airlift. A full update of BBP airlift info (including the options for $ donations, where to drop
off physical donations, etc) will be out this afternoon. Please check back later today.
For now, the quick answers re: $ donations:
DONATION BY CHECK: Make check payable to Baja Bush Pilots (with Memo "Hurricane Jimena") and mail to Baja Bush Pilots, 149 W. Boston, Chandler AZ
85225. If you are making a substantial donation, please u2U or email me (findsiri@yahoo.com) and let me know the amount--I will keep BBP posted of
the amount coming in the mail so they can go ahead and budget in the meantime.
DONATION BY CREDIT CARD: Credit card donations need to be made by phone (no way on BBP website, Paypal, etc). Because they are so overwhelmed at BBP
office, they've asked me to be the contact person for this piece. In the posting this afternoon, I will give all the info (including what we need
from you to process the cc charge). If you want to go ahead and donate via cc, send me a u2u or email and I'll get back to you ASAP.
Donations will be used both to help cover (a small portion of) fuel expenses and also given directly to Cruz Roja to be used according to their
assements. BBP will do a full accounting of all financial donations and send an acknowledgement letter to each financial donor that can be used for
tax-deduction purposes.
Hope this helps for now...
[Edited on 9-9-2009 by Siri]
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Posada-BushPilot
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Siri @BBP
I spoke to Jim Christopher this morning and I wanted to let you know that you have our permission (Rotary Club of Mulege) to use our 15 passenger Ford
Van to move people and stuff around. Jim is the longtime director of the club and I (Randy)am serving as Prez. We also have a 4 door sedan you can
use. These Vehicles are parked at our clinic. You may need to track down Quito (last years prez) but he won't be hard to find because he is likely
working on the strip. We will let him know in the morning that you have permission to use the vehicles. We may be able to have him stage them right
there at the Serenadad.
If you want to use the van for freight, have Quito remove the seats. You may be able to recruit one of the Bomberos to drive for you.
Jack may be aware of this as I spoke to Bobbi and Dave Powers a few days ago and they may have told him.
Great what you are doing and we (Rotary) will support your efforts any way we can.
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Siri
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Posada-BushPilot
I spoke to Jim Christopher this morning and I wanted to let you know that you have our permission (Rotary Club of Mulege) to use our 15 passenger Ford
Van to move people and stuff around. Jim is the longtime director of the club and I (Randy)am serving as Prez. We also have a 4 door sedan you can
use. These Vehicles are parked at our clinic. You may need to track down Quito (last years prez) but he won't be hard to find because he is likely
working on the strip. We will let him know in the morning that you have permission to use the vehicles. We may be able to have him stage them right
there at the Serenadad.
If you want to use the van for freight, have Quito remove the seats. You may be able to recruit one of the Bomberos to drive for you.
Jack may be aware of this as I spoke to Bobbi and Dave Powers a few days ago and they may have told him.
Great what you are doing and we (Rotary) will support your efforts any way we can. |
Randy, Jim and Rotary Club of Mulege, thank you very much. Jack had heard about your offer of vehicles, but didn't have details. All the info you
provided is now in Claudia's full, but capable, hands. Will get back to you re: p/u of small box of meds.
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lindsay
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Gracias :-)
Thanks to all of you assisting with relief efforts for Mulege and other communities. Today, we dropped off a load of donations with San Diego BBP Kirk
and we really appreciate all his efforts to help out.
My daughter's Mexican relatives in Mulege and my former CECyT students as well as other local friends that I have spoken to wanted me to let people up
north know that all their kindness, help and concern is much appreciated during this difficult time...so GRACIAS OTRA VEZ!!
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Siri
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Donation Details for Baja Bush Pilots Airlift
For those interested in donating items to the BBP Airlift, here are 2 lists. The first is the items which they need the most (and which are "aircraft
friendly" and don't duplicate items already in aid boxes) and the 2nd is drop-off locations:
WHAT WE NEED
Feminine hygene products
Diapers-children and seniors
Undergarments, men, women and children (new)
Wipes for bathing and babies
Mats/small mattresses to sleep on
Blankets, soap, shampoo
Disinfectants-all kinds
Mosquito/Roach spray
Shirts/sweaters
Pants
Shorts
Bedding (sheets, pillows, pillow cases)
socks (new and used)
Towels-all sizes
Basic Toys (balls deflated for easy trasport, dolls, coloring books, crayons)
Shoes, all sizes
DROP-OFF LOCATIONS
California:
Burbank
El Cajon
Imperial
Los Gatos
Long Beach
Santa Monica
East Bay
San Diego
Thermal
Pacoima (near Van Nuys)
Arizona:
Chandler
Sierra Vista
Colorado:
Durango
New Mexico:
Albuquerque
Washington:
Kent
Most locations are near/at small airports, many are hangars or storage facilities. Full information (including a contact name and tel #) for each
location is on the BBP website in the public section. Here's how to find it:Go to www.bajabushpilots.com. In the center of the page, scroll down past the "Quick Alerts" section and go down to "Baja Airlift Update" and "click
here for more information". Please ignore the 2nd chart (these are places where they have large donations and need a pilot to pick-up, but do not
want/need more donations). It would help a lot if folks living nearby could consolidate their donations and make one trip to the drop-off location.
Please contact donation locations directly, not BBP, if you have questions...and understand that while they are accpeting donations, most are also
busy companies.
If you want to make a financial donation to the airlift, there are 2 options.
Funds will be used for fuel expenes and given directly to Cruz Roja in Baja, and $ donors will receive an acknowledgement letter for tax purposes.
Check: Payable to "Baja Bush Pilots" with memo "Hurricane Jimena", mail to Baja Bush Pilots, 149 W. Boston, Chandler AZ 85225. If send a large check,
please email me (findsiri@yahoo.com)--I'll tally amounts and keep them posted so BBP can budget while waiting on snail mail!
Credit Card: BBP is not set-up for donations online, but can take credit card donations by telephone. Please call 714-453-9997. We'll need your
name, cc# and expiration, and mailing addy (for ack. letter).
More info to come as it's available. Thanks to all asking to help!
[Edited on 9-10-2009 by Siri]
[Edited on 9-10-2009 by Siri]
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djh
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1st donation :-)
Thursday Morning, 9-10
I just called and spoke with Siri, who is processing credit card donations for BBP. Very friendly, quick, and easy process.
Siri said I was the first donation she'd accepter for BBP.
I love the work these folks do, and I encourage any of my Nomad Amigos who are able and willing, to give Siri a call at 714-453-9997 and make a
donation.
Best,
djh
Its all just stuff and some numbers.
A day spent sailing isn\'t deducted from one\'s life.
Peace, Love, and Music
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ecomujeres
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Here's the direct link to the BPP drop off site list:
http://www.lasecomujeres.org/jimena_files/jimena_bppdrops.ht... (edited 9-11 for updated link)
Also find updated info about other donation recipients at:
http://www.lasecomujeres.org/Jimena_links.html
[Edited on 9-11-2009 by ecomujeres]
[Edited on 9-11-2009 by ecomujeres]
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Bump up
Nomads still looking for a way to help.... this is direct and simple, and it may make YOU feel a little less helpless if you're not there to assist.
While Jimena has come and gone, the destruction and sufferring that it left in its wake persists.
djh
Its all just stuff and some numbers.
A day spent sailing isn\'t deducted from one\'s life.
Peace, Love, and Music
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Siri
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Anybody out there?????
Maybe it's because I started a new thread re: BBP, but it doesn't seem like anyone is out there! I don't know if it's just quiet, or if I need to put
copies of my postings in other threads (maybe people aren't finding this thread?). We've only had 1 donation call (thank you, David)...so my fingers
are crossed that checks are in the mail, and we just don't know about them yet.If there's a more experienced Nomad out there who can tell me if I'm
posting correctly for people to find the BBP information, I'd really appreciate it.Or maybe I can post some photos to show the BBP mission after
Hurricane John?I don't usually beg, but will gladly make an exception.Any suggestions, please pass along...
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kp_martin
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Siri,
This thread bumped to the top so you are doing ok. For some reason it's way too quiet today... BBP as well
Sir Wilfred Grenfell said,
The service we render others� is the rent we pay for our room on earth. OR
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She was only a moonshiner\'s daughter but I loved her still!
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capt. mike
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mulege strip just opened with 2200 ft useable .
use caution!
BBP is on site to receive donations.
formerly Ordained in Rev. Ewing\'s Church by Mail - busted on tax fraud.......
Now joined L. Ron Hoover\'s church of Appliantology
\"Remember there is a big difference between kneeling down and bending over....\"
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NORRA - National Off Road Racing Association has canceled their proposed Mexico 1000 rally in exchange for supporting the Baja relief efforts.
They are offering their warehouse for storage and trucks for transporting via road to Baja sur.
Also if there are large amounts that need to move in the SoCal area they will come and pick it up.
Contact is:
Alex Plewniak
(619) 572-7092
How cool is that!!
(Copy/Paste from Baja Bush Pilots)
Sir Wilfred Grenfell said,
The service we render others� is the rent we pay for our room on earth. OR
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She was only a moonshiner\'s daughter but I loved her still!
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Siri
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| Quote: | Originally posted by kp_martin
NORRA - National Off Road Racing Association has canceled their proposed Mexico 1000 rally in exchange for supporting the Baja relief efforts.
They are offering their warehouse for storage and trucks for transporting via road to Baja sur.
Also if there are large amounts that need to move in the SoCal area they will come and pick it up.
Contact is:
Alex Plewniak
(619) 572-7092
How cool is that!!
(Copy/Paste from Baja Bush Pilots) |
Thanks for posting this! I was just sending it to Seve at Baja.Net who is also posting all the BBP updates on Baja.Net (as well as various off road
websites) and collecting donations. Also Tim Morton, owner of Baja Bound Motorcycle Adventures will be in Primm, NV this weekend for a SCORE
race--they will host a donation booth and then get their donations to BBP. Thanks to the off-road racing community!
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redhilltown
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Siri
Your post worked fine as far as me finding the local donation center. I brought some supplies to the Long Beach airport to California Flight Center
562 490 2662...I spoke with Keith. Thanks for all your help! C'mon Long Beachians and neighbors, get over there! They said they will fly out when
they have 800 pounds ready to go. I hope that ship has sailed! So to speak...
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Siri
just to let you know,, your message did reach out to alot of folks,, my check is in the mail box now
ken/jane
yuma,az
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Corky1
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Jimena airlift-Easy to use-Do it Now!!
Baja Bush Pilots makes it very EZ to donate!!!
http://www.baja.net/forums/showthread.php?p=23975#post23975
Corky
 
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Now, I know that power cord is longer than 50 inches.
Just funnin' with you, Corky. Good load for the cause.
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