Pilots Continue Aerial Support in the Wake of Ida

Wednesday, September 08, 2021 at 08:43 PM ET

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A wide range of aircraft operated by volunteer pilots delivered supplies through the weekend to remote areas hit hard by Ida. Courtesy Brad Pierce/AeroBridge

Key Takeaways:

AeroBridge provided critical aerial relief after Hurricane Ida, delivering over 90,000 pounds of supplies on 90 missions to affected areas.
General aviation was vital for reaching remote, debris-laden communities like Galliano, Louisiana, which were otherwise inaccessible to ground relief efforts and larger aid agencies.
Pilots conducted objective aerial surveys to identify underserved areas and ensure their supply deliveries were genuinely needed and non-redundant.