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More Americans back home in Florida from Haiti
More Americans landed Sunday after others came home Saturday night.
ORLANDO, Fla. - Planes from Haiti landed in Orlando Saturday and Sunday night with Americans onboard as the political crisis in Haiti continues.
The Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) said 21 Americans were onboard the flight Saturday – bringing the total of rescued Americans to 35.
They arrived at Orlando International Airport at 11:45 p.m. Saturday night, FDEM said.
There were nine Americans that landed in Orlando on Sunday from a rescue flight, according to FDEM.
The evacuees could not return home due to the ongoing political crisis in Haiti.
The FDEM said the citizens have access to several resources such as:
- Meals and water;
- Lodging;
- Transportation;
- 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; and
- ID replacements through a mobile Florida License on Wheels (FLOW) center.
Last week, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that 14 Americans were brought back to Florida through an emergency flight.
Those Floridians landed at Sanford International Airport where they happily reunited with family and friends who were awaiting their arrival.