RESCUE TASK FORCE TEAM, SAFELY ARRIVE IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

Jan 19

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January 19, 2010
Carlsbad, California
Contact: Andrea Stone
Tel: 760-930-9089
Cel: 619-991-3669
Email: andrea@rescuetaskforce.org

RESCUE TASK FORCE TEAM,
SAFELY ARRIVE IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

World Emergency Relief’s “Rescue Task Force” team, safely arrived in the Dominican Republic on the first leg of its emergency relief efforts into Port-au-Prince, Haiti.

Rescue Task Force’s “boots-on-the-ground” team leader Darryl Hall said, “We’re here and ready to provide emergency care with our in-country partners.” Hall emphasized that getting needed medicine to the US embassy is the first priority of Rescue Task Force.

Medical supplies the team is carrying, include 400 doses of desperately needed calcium chloride to treat crush syndrome. This medicine prevents fatal blood poisoning which can develop after a victim has been rescued from the crushing weight of a collapsed structure.

The Rescue Task Force team will also provide immediate assistance to International Faith Mission (IFM) who is providing medical aid to many of the wounded in the streets. IFM works with one of Rescue Task Force’s global partners providing medical help on an on-going basis.

Hall related that the team also plans to distribute food and provide support to the 2,000 hungry, homeless, mostly children, who depend upon our partner office (World Emergency Relief-UK) for their daily needs.

Please keep our team in your thoughts and prayers as they face chaos and danger.

Rescue Task Force needs your help. Please donate to help those who really need it!

Online donations: http://www.wer-us.org/haiti-RFT-donation.html or

Send Checks:
Rescue Task Force
2270 Camino Vida Roble
Suite K
Carlsbad, CA 92011

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There are many organizations that are responding to and seeking support for the Haiti disaster. Rescue Task Force’s experience of providing emergency disaster relief “Around the World, Around the Clock” for over 20 years means that victims will receive essential aid quickly.

Web Site: www.RescueTaskForce.org

Rescue Task Force is in the World Emergency Relief family of charities.

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RESCUE TASK FORCE PACKING FOR DISASTER RESPONSE TO HAITI DISASTER

Jan 18

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January 18, 2010


RESCUE TASK FORCE PACKING FOR DISASTER RESPONSE TO HAITI DISASTER


Who: Rescue Task Force team packing relief supplies for Haiti, January 18, 2010


What: Team briefing meeting and packing
Team will be available for press interviews


When: January 18, 2010 12:00 PM


Where: Volunteer Team Leader Darryl Hall’s Residence
For address details call Darryl or Andrea
San Diego, CA 92124


Contact: Darryl Hall 858-583-3485 – Cell or Andrea Stone 619-991-3669 – Cell


Visual: Team will be packing, loading and heading for the airport


TEAM DEPARTURE FOR HAITI


Who: Rescue Task Force Disaster Team
San Diego based World Emergency Relief’s Rescue Task Force is sending their volunteer relief team to Haiti


What: Team Departs via American Airlines – available for press interviews


When: January 18, 2010, 2:30 PM


Where: American Airlines terminal – San Diego’s Lindberg Field


Visual: Team will say goodbye to family and friends and will board the plane to provide relief to the Haitian victims of this catastrophic earthquake


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Many have gone four days without food, water, medical treatment and relief. Rescue Task Force is on the way. With over 20 years experience in disaster response RTF Team is preparing to board a plane and head into disaster.


Please help us, help these hungry, thirsty, hurt and terrified people. They need us!  They need you!

Donate Online: http://www.wer-us.org/haiti-RFT-donation.html


Rescue Task Force is in the World Emergency Relief family of Charities

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RESCUE TASK FORCE RESPONDS TO HAITI DISASTER

Jan 17

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January 16, 2010


RESCUE TASK FORCE  RESPONDS TO HAITI DISASTER



Who: Rescue Task Force team departing for Haiti relief on Monday, January 18, 2010


What: Team briefing meeting and packing
Team will be available for press interviews:


When: January 17, 2010 7:15 PM


Where: Volunteer Team Leader Darryl Hall’s Residence
For address details call Darryl or Andrea
San Diego, CA 92124


Contact: Darryl Hall 858-583-3485 – Cell
Andrea Stone 619-991-3669 – Cell


Visual: Team will be briefing and packing for relief mission to Haiti


TEAM DEPARTURE FOR HAITI


Who: Rescue Task Force Disaster Team
San Diego based World Emergency Relief’s Rescue Task Force is sending their volunteer relief team to Haiti


What: Team Departs via American Airlines – available for press interviews


When: January 18, 2010, 2:30 PM


Where: American Airlines terminal – San Diego’s Lindberg Field


Visual: Team will say goodbye to family and friends and will board the to provide relief to the Haitian people


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Rescue Task Force needs your assistnace to help those in Haiti waiting for us. Victims of this catastrophic disaster are in great need of supplies and help that only an experienced, dedicated, compassionate relief team can provide.  Rescue Task Force is on the way.


Many who have lost have little hope for tomorrow. Rescue Task Force brings more than hope. We bring solutions to a desperate situation. For those who have lost their family, their homes, their futures… we are there – You are there.


The answer to hope comes in many forms – to some it may come in the form of first aid. It may come in the form of Tylenol or anti-diarrhea medicine. The answer may be in the form of a warm meal, water, or shelter. Or, it may be in the form of someone caring. It may be knowing that people have left the comforts of their home and security of their country to put themselves at risk to save others. The answer to hope may be as simple as a hug.


When the answer to hope is served, we will be there to deliver it.


We help bring hope to the victims of this tragedy.
Please keep our team in your thoughts and prayers as they face chaos, danger and destruction.


Please help with our ongoing relief efforts by donating to Rescue Task Force.


There are many organizations that are responding, many that are asking for support… Rescue Task Force has been, doing relief “Around the World, Around the Clock” for over 20 years. We work on very low overhead and we make a difference – a huge difference – getting your donations to those who really need it!


The more money we raise, the more lives we can save.


Donate Online: http://www.wer-us.org/haiti-RFT-donation.html


Thank you for making a difference!


Meet the Rescue Task Force team:


Darryl Hall – Team Leader -Currently employed with SDGE for 30 years. Current position is High Voltage Foreman. He is married to Karen Hall and father of three kids Kiefer, Trevor and Alison. Darryl coaches his son’s baseball team. Darryl is a Rescue Task Force veteran. He responded to the Tsunami disaster and has traveled throughout the world. Darryl brings determination, experience, and leadership to the team. Darryl: Compassionate about making a difference.


Chris Simmons – Currently employed with SDGE 32 years. His current position, like Darryl’s is as a High Voltage Power Foreman. He is also a Rescue Task Force veteran. He was on the team with Darryl and responded to the Tsunami and has traveled to Spain, Mexico, and Alaska. He is married to Lisa Simmons and is the father of four: Brandy, Amanda, Anthony and Taylor. He is the President of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers – Local 465. His hobbies include riding ATV’s in the California sand dunes and he likes to fish. Chris brings perseverance and experience to the team. Chris: Obtain the objective.
Jose Garcia – Currently employed with SDG&G 26 years. His current position is High Voltage Power Foreman for the gas side. He is married to Rosa Garcia. He is the father of two boys, Alfonso and Adrian. He likes to off road and race his Baja, hiking with his wife and camping.  Jose has traveled to Canada, Hawaii, Cancun, New Mexico and Colorado with his humanitarian efforts being delivery of humanitarian supplies to Mexico. He is a dedicated family man. He brings to the mission compassion, care, tenacity, hard work, and a big heart. Jose: Caring for people in need.


Shad Fleming – Currently employed SDG&E 6 years. His current position is High Voltage Power Lineman. Married to Peggy Fleming. He will be a first time father in February. His hobbies include training in Mixed Martial Arts. He travels to Europe regularly and speaks fluent German. He brings to the mission a sound presence of mind and a desire to benefit people. Shad: Help as many people as we can with the resources at our disposal.
Dave Martinez II – Former U. S. Marine and combat veteran. Currently employed with SDG&E 10 years. His current position is High Voltage Power Lineman. Married to Laura Martinez. He is the father of a three-month old daughter, Marissa. He has traveled throughout the Asia Pacific region, the Middle East and various other places around the world. His hobbies include driving off-road vehicles, horseback riding, fishing, hunting, hiking and camping. He brings experience,  and is extensively trained in medical techniques, CPR, and first aid. He is calm under pressure. Dave: “Sometimes people are presented with an opportunity to help people. I have been presented with many opportunities and I see this as a new, wonderful opportunity to offer my services.


Stanley Vincent – Born in  Haiti. Former U. S. Marine.  Currently employed with the California Highway Patrol for 2 ½ years.  His current position is Officer.  His hobbies include sports, dancing, working out, mountain biking and playing tennis.   Stanley brings to the mission local knowledge of on-the ground resources, common sense, crowd and riot control training, the ability to be the team interpreter, cultural experience, and will help with in-country volunteers. Stanley: Operation – Immediate relief.


Rescue Task Force is in the World Emergency Relief family of charities.
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