VIP Transport East Donates Transportation of Goods for Hurricane Katrina Victims

JESSUP, Md. — When a group in Woodbridge, Va., was looking for help to transport donated goods to help victims of Hurricane Katrina, VIP Transport East, Inc., an agent of Mayflower Transit, stepped up to help. With more than 30,000 lbs. of goods loaded in the back of the 26-foot truck, the VIP team was off. The load included more than 10,000 bottles of water, juice, infant products, toiletries, and non-perishable foods.

As they traveled to their destination, the VIP team shared some supplies with more than 4,000 evacuees living in the Birmingham (Alabama) Civic Center. The Governor of Alabama, Bob Riley, was at the Civic Center when they arrived, and thanked them for their assistance.

After speaking with FEMA and the American Red Cross to determine their next destination, the team entered Mississippi. The group dropped some supplies to a relief center in Ocean Springs, Miss., but most of the city's needs were being met. They decided to keep moving west until they found a community that was in greater need. The Red Cross relayed that the community of Waveland, Miss., (50 miles away) had not been reached yet and was in dire need.

An hour later, the team arrived at their destination. Although the New Orleans area was hit the hardest, the city of Waveland took the direct hit of the Hurricane. The team dropped off water to a retail parking lot where a makeshift command center was being organized. After unloading the goods in the extreme heat and humidity and spending some time with the hurricane victims, the team headed back home completely exhausted, but knowing their efforts had helped those who needed it.


About VIP Transport, Inc.

VIP Transport, Inc., an agent of Mayflower Transit, provides domestic and international household goods transportation, specialized transportation systems, climatic transportation and generator lab transportation. In business for 23 years, VIP has an extensive history of handling high-value and specialty moves, such as computer and medical equipment, exhibits and displays, symphonies and entertainment venues, museum exhibits and space equipment. Some of VIP Transport’s most notable moves include transporting the Hubble Telescope and other satellites and space equipment; transporting The San Francisco Symphony tours across the country; and transporting tours such as the Dead Sea Scrolls, Baseball As America, and The Majesty of Spain. VIP also specializes in sports team relocations and is the official mover of the NBA team Golden State Warriors. VIP Transport has locations in Corona, Calif., Hayward, Calif. and Jessup, Md. More information about the company is available at www.viptransport.com.



About Mayflower Transit

Mayflower Transit, founded in 1927, is one of the nation’s oldest and largest van lines and transports household goods, electronic equipment, trade show exhibits and displays, works of art, and specialized freight, utilizing a network of 700 affiliated agents throughout the United States and around the world. Mayflower’s headquarters offices are located in suburban St. Louis, Mo. Further information about the company is available at www.mayflower.com.

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