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Haiti Earthquake Relief: Resources and how to help
Haiti Chief Says Thousands May Be Dead
"All of the hospitals are packed with people. It is a catastrophe."
-- President René Préval of Haiti
Buildings and infrastructure in Port-au-Prince suffered extensive damage, while basic services, including water and electricity are near the brink of collapse. The full extent of casualties, is still unknown, Mr. Ban told reporters in New York.
"There is no doubt that we are facing a major humanitarian emergency and that a major relief effort will be required," he said.
Expressing gratitude to nations rushing aid to the earthquake's victims, he called for the world to "come to Haiti's aid in this hour of need."
The UN, he said, is also mobilizing an emergency response team to help coordinate humanitarian relief efforts and is expected to be on the ground shortly.
Source:
http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=33470&Cr=haiti&Cr1
The department cautioned that because of heavy volume, some callers may hear a recording.
The department also suggested contacting agencies such as the Red Cross or Mercy Corps to help with relief efforts.
American Red Cross
Disaster Online Newsroom
Disaster Alert: Earthquake in Haiti
12:30am (1/13/2010) You can text "HAITI" to 90999 to donate $10 to American Red Cross relief for Haiti. The donation will be charged to your cellphone bill.
6:20 pm The American Red Cross is pledging an initial $200,000 to assist communities impacted by this earthquake, and is prepared to take further action as local responders assess the situation. As with most earthquakes, we expect to see immediate needs for food, water, temporary shelter, medical services and emotional support.
The American Red Cross is accepting donations through their International Response Fund. Donations can be sent to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, D.C. 20013 or made by phone at 1-800-REDCROSS or 1-800-257-7575 (Spanish) or online at www.redcross.org.
