suggestions
AWAC planes for communications
Blimps for command and control, Cell phone relay?
Predator planes for observation / ID of victims in need of rescue
Slurry Bombers (those used for fighting forest fires) for putting out fires.
Air drops of water / food.
Pamplet drops (health information, evacuation information)
radio drops
Drop inflatable boats, life vests.
Bring in the cruise ships.
RV's for refugees, establish small camps, church parking lots, malls, etc.