Every year, we issue a reminder to individuals and businesses about the importance of having a detailed and reliable evacuation plan ahead of hurricane season. As part of our Hurricane Evacuation Program, our Air Evacuation team implements pre-planning and rapid response evacuation services to companies, government organizations, and individuals for any situation deemed an emergency.
Disaster preparedness has become a crucial topic for many organizations over the past year. With safety at the forefront, we work closely with our clients to create contingency plans that help them stay prepared. We can provide detailed customization to meet any disaster planning requirements, upholding your duty of care and considering risk mitigation. Companies benefit from our ability to integrate a custom plan into any existing contingency plan or create one from scratch.
For over 64 years, our team of air charter specialists has remained active in providing comprehensive aircraft solutions during times of crisis, playing a major role in critical evacuations around the world. Quite often, when there is a natural disaster or a major weather event, such as a hurricane or earthquake, time is one of the most important factors for evacuating people safely, especially in large numbers. Being prepared and having a robust evacuation plan can make a significant difference when faced with unexpected challenges.
When Category 5 Hurricane Dorian threatened the Bahamas in 2019, our team swiftly evacuated hundreds of stranded travelers, many of whom were rerouted mid-cruise to safety. Following the devastation of Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017, we coordinated chartered evacuation flights across the Caribbean, relocating both individuals and entire teams, while also delivering critical aid and relief supplies. In the aftermath of natural disasters, our Charter team often plays a vital role in transporting time-sensitive, life-saving resources. For instance, after Super Typhoon Mangkhut, our Cargo team delivered essential supplies—including food and water—to Guam. In May 2023, the Air Partner Cargo team once again mobilized to transport aid and critical resources to Guam following Typhoon Mawar. Most recently, in June 2024, we delivered vital relief supplies to Jamaica in response to Hurricane Beryl.
Our air charter experts turn their strategies and skills to assist with any organizational needs and requirements, operating with a global network and backed by our 24/7 support. Air evacuations are carried out based on the pre-planning component, with preferred aircraft access and transfers to pre-selected destinations. All plans can be executed immediately by a dedicated response team who takes care of ground support, logistics, and planning.
The Air Partner Group is committed to providing support for companies, corporations, and private and public individuals who may require strategic solutions during emergency situations. Through our partnership with Kenyon International Emergency Services, a global leader in crisis management, we are able to detail and deploy evacuation plans built out with pre-storm and post-storm logistics as well as real-time services. Kenyon's program provides comprehensive hurricane preparedness sessions for building owners, facility managers, community managers, and residents in areas prone to hurricanes.
Contact us for more information regarding contingency planning or if you require immediate Air Evacuation services.
