October 1955 -- Tampico, Mexico (Hurricane Janet)
![330-PS-7525 (USN 681144): Navy Relief Mission Helo Lands in Mexican Town. A U.S. Navy relief mission helicopter carrying medical supplies and food to stricken areas of Mexico lands in a stricken town’s street. This photograph was taken by Rear Ad... 330-PS-7525 (USN 681144): Navy Relief Mission Helo Lands in Mexican Town. A U.S. Navy relief mission helicopter carrying medical supplies and food to stricken areas of Mexico lands in a stricken town’s street. This photograph was taken by Rear Ad...](/content/history/museums/nmusn/explore/photography/humanitarian/20th-century/1950-1959/1955-tampico-mexico-hurricane-janet/_jcr_content/body/media_asset/image.img.jpg/1677778648364.jpg)
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![330-PS-7528 (USN 681154): Navy Helo Evacuates Mexican People. A U.S. Navy helicopter from USS Saipan (CVL 48) lowers its hoist to rescue a Mexican family from an isolated house near Tampico, Mexico. Saipan loaded with helicopters, food, medical s... 330-PS-7528 (USN 681154): Navy Helo Evacuates Mexican People. A U.S. Navy helicopter from USS Saipan (CVL 48) lowers its hoist to rescue a Mexican family from an isolated house near Tampico, Mexico. Saipan loaded with helicopters, food, medical s...](/content/history/museums/nmusn/explore/photography/humanitarian/20th-century/1950-1959/1955-tampico-mexico-hurricane-janet/_jcr_content/body/media_asset_1571052519/image.img.jpg/1677778617317.jpg)
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USS Saipan (CVL-48) assisted in relief operations from October 1-9, 1955 at Tampico, Mexico, following Hurricane Janet. The light aircraft carrier's helicopters evacuated survivors, flew in rescue personnel, and distributed food, water, and medical supplies. USS Siboney (CVE-112) assisted in delivering supplies and relief missions.
![330-PS-7528 (USN 651156): Flood Victims Wade Through Streets. Flood victims at Panuco, Mexico, wade through flood waters in the downtown streets. USS Saipan (CVL 48) loaded with helicopters, food, medical supplies and Navy doctors arrived at Tamp... 330-PS-7528 (USN 651156): Flood Victims Wade Through Streets. Flood victims at Panuco, Mexico, wade through flood waters in the downtown streets. USS Saipan (CVL 48) loaded with helicopters, food, medical supplies and Navy doctors arrived at Tamp...](/content/history/museums/nmusn/explore/photography/humanitarian/20th-century/1950-1959/1955-tampico-mexico-hurricane-janet/_jcr_content/body/media_asset_1587662721/image.img.jpg/1677778720316.jpg)
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![330-PS-7528 (USN 681155): Navy Helo Evacuates Flood Victims. A U.S. Navy helicopter from USS Saipan (CVL 48) brings Mexican woman and children to high ground at Tampico, Mexico. Navy helicopters are carrying food, medicine, and doctors to the are... 330-PS-7528 (USN 681155): Navy Helo Evacuates Flood Victims. A U.S. Navy helicopter from USS Saipan (CVL 48) brings Mexican woman and children to high ground at Tampico, Mexico. Navy helicopters are carrying food, medicine, and doctors to the are...](/content/history/museums/nmusn/explore/photography/humanitarian/20th-century/1950-1959/1955-tampico-mexico-hurricane-janet/_jcr_content/body/media_asset_913534365/image.img.jpg/1677778810955.jpg)
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![330-PS-7527 (USN 681143): Mexican Flood Victim Helped From Navy Helicopter. A Mexican woman whose child was killed when Hurricane Janet demolished her home is helped from a U.S. Navy helicopter which evacuated her family, her dead child and husba... 330-PS-7527 (USN 681143): Mexican Flood Victim Helped From Navy Helicopter. A Mexican woman whose child was killed when Hurricane Janet demolished her home is helped from a U.S. Navy helicopter which evacuated her family, her dead child and husba...](/content/history/museums/nmusn/explore/photography/humanitarian/20th-century/1950-1959/1955-tampico-mexico-hurricane-janet/_jcr_content/body/media_asset_452357946/image.img.jpg/1677778778973.jpg)
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![330-PS-7525 (USN 681152): Marines Pack Food for Parachute Drop in Mexico. Marine Corps personnel pack food for parachute drop to areas in Mexico stricken by Hurricane Janet. The food was flown to Belize, British Honduras, in Navy aircraft for dis... 330-PS-7525 (USN 681152): Marines Pack Food for Parachute Drop in Mexico. Marine Corps personnel pack food for parachute drop to areas in Mexico stricken by Hurricane Janet. The food was flown to Belize, British Honduras, in Navy aircraft for dis...](/content/history/museums/nmusn/explore/photography/humanitarian/20th-century/1950-1959/1955-tampico-mexico-hurricane-janet/_jcr_content/body/media_asset_636579672/image.img.jpg/1677778748872.jpg)
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Published: Tue Apr 21 12:30:09 EDT 2020