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Building 4112 · Moderator

Just in Earthquake 7.0 --- Haiti ---

Building 4112 · Moderator

Followup: this is 1,000 times stronger than the recent earthquake a few days ago in Humboldt Co. Ca. (6.7). I have couple of friends on vacation about 300 miles away in
Puerto Rico, and I called, the sounds in the background were very loud, and was
told they would call me back within an hour.

Building 4112 · Moderator

My friends called back, they are fine in San Juan, and did not feel the quake.......I had them scrabbling for more information, and flight info.

Building 4112 · Moderator

Hillary has been making statements regarding our resources being in place to help.
She describes it as major, major proportions.

She's one busy woman to say the least.

-- Edited by Building 4112 on Tuesday 12th of January 2010 08:57:15 PM

Jen the Michigander · SuperModerator

I just lit a candle for Hillary and one for the people of Haiti. For those of you who would also like to light candles, here's the link:

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=hrc

Sanders · Diamond

Jen, Thank you. I will go there after posting this.

Hillary returned to Washington and is already at work... an d already addressed supporting Haiti in their time of need.

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Clinton Vows Aid for Haiti Quake Victims (WSJ Online Video 1/13/2010)

This morning in Washington, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is helping to mobilize assistance for victims of a massive earthquake in Haiti. Doug Luzader reports, courtesy of Fox News.

Video link

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-- Edited by Sanders on Wednesday 13th of January 2010 10:02:38 AM

Hillarysmygirl16 · Administrator

This is horrible they are saying that a lot of people died

Sanders · Diamond

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UN headquarters collapses in Haiti quake; fewer than 5 confirmed dead, 100 missing

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. says more than 100 people are missing in the rubble of the collapsed U.N. headquarters building in Haiti, including the mission chief.

U.N. peacekeeping chief Alain Le Roy said Wednesday about 10 people have been pulled out, many badly injured and "less than five" are confirmed dead.

French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner told French media his country's ambassador reported that everyone in the U.N. building, including mission chief Hedi Annabi, appeared dead. U.N. officials would say only that Annabi is unaccounted for.

Le Roy told reporters an assessment of Haiti's main airport in Port au Prince found it is "fully operational" and planes will arrive Wednesday with aid.

U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon appealed for aid. He said the United Nations is releasing $10 million from its emergency funds.

THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP's earlier story is below.

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The U.N. says more than 100 people are missing in the rubble of the collapsed U.N. headquarters building in Haiti, including the mission chief.

U.N. peacekeeping chief Alain Le Roy said Wednesday that about 10 people have been pulled out, many badly injured and "less than five" are confirmed dead.

more ...
Video and article

Sanders · Diamond

Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Former Pres. Bill Clinton issued remarks on earthquake in Haiti

Press Releases: Remarks on the Earthquake in Haiti
Tue, 12 Jan 2010 18:12:58 -0600

Remarks on the Earthquake in Haiti

Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State

Honolulu, Hawaii

January 12, 2010

SECRETARY CLINTON: Before I begin with this critically important subject about our future in Asia, I want to just say a few words about developments in Haiti. We are still gathering information about this catastrophic earthquake, the point of impact, its effect on the people of Haiti. The United States is offering our full assistance to Haiti and to others in the region. We will be providing both civilian and military disaster relief and humanitarian assistance. And our prayers are with the people who have suffered, their families, and their loved ones.

PRN: 2010/036

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January 12, 2010

Former President Clinton issues statement about Haiti

Posted: January 12th, 2010 07:30 PM ET

Washington (CNN) - Former President Bill Clinton, the U.N. Special Envoy to Haiti, issued the following statement Tuesday after a major earthquake struck southern Haiti:

"My thoughts and prayers are with the people of Haiti.

My U.N. office and the rest of the U.N. system are monitoring the situation, and we are committed to do whatever we can to assist the people of Haiti in their relief, rebuilding and recovery efforts."

http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2010/01/12/former-president-clinton-issues-statement-about-haiti/

Sanders · Diamond

Please forward to others

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A Disaster in Haiti and How You Can Help

Posted by Cheryl D. Mills / January 12, 2010

How To Help: Red Cross | Mercy Corps

About the Author: Cheryl Mills serves as the Counselor and Chief of Staff to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

Earlier today, a powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 struck Haiti. Reports are still coming in, but it appears that many schools, hospitals and other buildings have collapsed, adding more suffering to an already impoverished nation, the poorest country in the western hemisphere.

Reports continue to pour in from all over and we are extending all our thoughts and prayers to those who have been affected.

As Secretary Clinton said earlier, the U.S. government will offer assistance to Haiti and others in the region in the form of civilian and military disaster relief and humanitarian assistance.

For those interesting in helping immediately, simply text "HAITI" to "90999" and a donation of $10 will be given automatically to the Red Cross to help with relief efforts, charged to your cell phone bill.

Or you can go online to organizations like the Red Cross and Mercy Corps Mercy Corps to make a contribution to the disaster relief efforts.

The State Department Operations Center has set up the following number for Americans seeking information about family members in Haiti: 1-888-407-4747. We'll provide more details and opportunities to help as we learn more. To stay up-to-date, follow us on state.gov.

http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/site/entry/disaster_haiti

Building 4112 · Moderator

Thanks Sanders, I'd go through Red Cross, or even the Mercy Corps (Portland, Oregon)
and that $10 or $25 will add up, I wouldn't do it via anyother organization, particularly
in Haiti.......well, I think the Catholic Relief Program there would be ok.

Sanders · Diamond

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Obama promises all-out relief effort in Haiti

President Barack Obama on Wednesday promised an all-out rescue and humanitarian effort to help the people of Haiti overcome a "cruel and incomprehensible" tragedy, the ruinous earthquake that ravaged the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere.

By MATTHEW LEE and JULIE PACE

Associated Press Writers

Originally published Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at 4:23 AM

President Barack Obama on Wednesday promised an all-out rescue and humanitarian effort to help the people of Haiti overcome a "cruel and incomprehensible" tragedy, the ruinous earthquake that ravaged the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere.

By MATTHEW LEE and JULIE PACE

Associated Press Writers

WASHINGTON —

President Barack Obama on Wednesday promised an all-out rescue and humanitarian effort to help the people of Haiti overcome a "cruel and incomprehensible" tragedy, the ruinous earthquake that ravaged the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere.

The president said the relief effort is gearing up even as the U.S. government is working to account for Americans who were on the island nation when the disaster struck late Tuesday afternoon.

Obama said he named U.S. Agency for International Development administrator Rajiv Shah to coordinate American efforts, and the president called upon all nations to join in helping stricken Haitians.

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