With all the talk focusing on Massachusetts this seems to have been overlooked: A strong earthquake has hit Haiti, shaking buildings and sending people running into the streets. The U.S. Geological Survey says the preliminary 6.0 magnitude quake hit at 6:03 a.m. Wednesday about 35 miles northwest of the capital of Port-au-Prince. People might think […]
Things just keep getting worse. News organizations are reporting a huge 4.3 after shock that just rocked the battered capital of Port Au Prince, complicating rescue efforts.
A very grim assessment from the prime minister of Haiti: Hundreds of thousands of people have died in Haiti’s earthquake, the prime minister told CNN Wednesday. Haitian authorities said the powerful quake destroyed most of the capital city of Port-au-Prince. A top envoy called it a “major catastrophe.” Haiti’s first lady, Elisabeth Debrosse Delatour, reported […]
This morning, speaking from the diplomatic room of the White House, President Obama vowed “unwavering support” to the people of Haiti. Full transcript below the jump. THE PRESIDENT: Good morning, everybody. This morning I want to extend to the people of Haiti the deep condolences and unwavering support of the American people following yesterday’s terrible […]
I’m stealing the following list from the Huffington Post because it is so important: •The American Red Cross is pledging an initial $200,000 to assist communities impacted by this earthquake. They expect to provide immediate needs for food, water, temporary shelter, medical services and emotional support. They are accepting donations through their International Response Fund. […]