Search Dog Foundation Teams in Haiti: Deployment ReportJanuary 12, 2010:A magnitude 7.0 earthquake hits Haiti, destroying most of Port-au-Prince and many surrounding communities. The Haitian government reaches out to the Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance which is charged with deploying FEMA Task Forces to overseas disasters.Canine Disaster Search Teams …
The Orange County Register
Gary Durian and Baxter work around the clock in the aftermath of the Jan. 12 earthquake in hope of finding signs of life.
Ventura County Star
In his 12 years as a search dog handler, Ron Weckbacher has witnessed the devastation wrought by many disasters, but the destruction caused by the earthquake in Haiti was the worst he’s ever seen.
December 22, 2003Santa Barbara firefighter Howard Orr and his canine partner Duke responded to a 6.5 earthquake that rocked the central coast region of California. “Waiting for the call was the hardest…the excitement and frustration of watching it on TV, knowing this was a perfect opportunity to help,” said Howard. …
