Sunday, January 24, 2010

Canadian SAR in Haiti


Photo of the Day


January 20, 2010 - Toussaint Louverture International Airport, Haiti

Master Corporal (MCpl) Nicolat Meunier, member of the Search and Rescue team of 424 Squadron, Trenton, Ontario, gives basic medical attention to an elderly women after she and her family arrived in the Canadian camp at Toussaint Louverture International Airport, Haiti on January 20, 2010, 8 days after a natural catastrophy had hit their country.

Operation HESTIA is the Canadian Forces participation in humanitarian operations conducted in response to the catastrophic earthquake that struck Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on 12 January 2010. Op HESTIA is part of a whole-of-government effort that also involves Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada and the Canadian International Development Agency.

Canada has consistently demonstrated strong support for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations throughout the world...

Photo: Cpl Julie BĂ©lisle, Canadian Forces, Combat Camera (DND here)

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