September 1, 2019

Hurricane Dorian Headed to Southeastern United States: ALPA Resources Available

As Hurricane Dorian, presently a Category 5 hurricane wreaking havoc on the Bahamas, slowly moves toward the southeastern United States, ALPA would like to remind members of several Association resources available to you: jumpseating, Pilot Peer Support, and Pilots for Pilots.

Jumpseat: Make the Walk

Due to the approaching hurricane, flight schedules are being disrupted and/or cancelled, and pilot members' travel plans are being impacted as a result. ALPA's Aviation Jumpseat Group reminds captains to "make the walk" and ensure that no pilot needing a jumpseat is left behind at the gate.

For additional information about jumpseating, please refer to ALPA’s jumpseat webpage or contact your MEC's jumpseat chairman/coordinator. ALPA's Engineering & Air Safety Department is available as an additional resource at EAS@alpa.org or 800-424-2470.

Jumpseat

Pilot Peer Support

Stress, anxiety, and other depression-like symptoms are common reactions after a disaster. ALPA’s Pilot Peer Support (PPS) program is here to take your call. PPS is a support network that connects ALPA members with trained pilot peers to talk about any personal or professional problems you may be experiencing. PPS volunteers listen and offer confidential, nonjudgmental support. Peers are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 309-PPS-ALPA (309-777-2572).

If your ALPA group has an independent support line (e.g., Delta PAN, FedEx Express PATH, and United SOAR), those groups will continue to operate and can be reached:

• Delta PAN: 800-USA-ALPA
• FedEx PATH: 866-FDX-ALPA
• UAL SOAR: 866-653-SOAR (SOAR is only available to UAL pilots)
• Canadian Pilot Assistance (Go to your MEC website)

Pilots for Pilots

Pilots for Pilots (P4P), ALPA’s emergency relief fund, stands ready to provide immediate monetary assistance to ALPA members and their dependents in the path of the storm. P4P is a tax-exempt charity created solely for ALPA members and their dependents that covers the immediate, extraordinary expenses that follow widespread, catastrophic events and helps expedite the recovery process, allowing ALPA families to return their lives to some semblance of normalcy.
P4P can help with:

• Medical expenses not covered by insurance
• Temporary housing not covered by insurance
• Debris removal from primary residence not covered by insurance
• Repairs to primary residence not covered by insurance
• Relocation expenses
• Transportation or evacuation expenses
• Replacement of medical equipment, vehicles, or other personal property not covered by insurance
• Temporary child or elder care
• Travel expenses including airfare, meals, and lodging
• Counseling

Ready to apply? Read the Fund Guidelines and submit your application. A member of the P4P Board will be in touch shortly.

Additional information about the hurricane will be provided as appropriate.

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