Of the Americans the Division has evacuated from Haiti, 95 percent are Floridians. Upon return to Florida, evacuees have immediate access to a multi-agency resource center, and then the Division gets them all the way back to their doorstep. The evacuations are provided at no cost to those who are rescued. To date, the resource center has dispensed more than 350 resources to residents returning home from Haiti, including:
- Meals and water
- Lodging
- Transportation home from the airport
- Basic health and medical screenings
- Care supplies for infants, toddlers, seniors, and pets
- A family reunification center
- Hope navigators, mental health counselors, and therapy dogs
- A children’s activity center
- Phones, SIM cards, and charging stations
- ID replacements through a mobile Florida License on Wheels (FLOW) center
In addition to ensuring Floridians are returned all the way to their homes, the Division also provided the U.S. Department of State with Florida’s completed Haiti Assistance forms, so other Americans could be connected with a federally coordinated flight home.
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