Magnitude 7.0 - HAITI REGION

InternetHaiti
RT @ubikalo: via CNN 3 cargo planes from Rusia are in the way to help with rescuers and mobile hospitals confirmed #haiti
half a minute ago from Tweetie

troylivesay
I'm heading out to check out the situation at the US Emb and Airprt.We are running out of fuel so won't be able to make many more trips out.
half a minute ago from web

reply to post by hadriana



The false rumors of a tsunami actually, which was a hoax to make scared citizens drop their belongings and run, and it worked. It was a hoax made up by the same people who are currently looting and desecrating dead bodies in a desperate situation.

And as it happened, it was a few reporters who figured that out right away, and tried to relay that to the terrified citizens.

reply to post by hadriana


Yes, sadly the first thing the US did was to make sure that UN and US personnel in the Island was accounted for, since yesterday US personnel were evacuated to Guantanamo if needed medical assistance.

While this sound cruel because many Haitians are dying, let not forget that is certain protocol been followed.

Now anybody that has access or are near the Airport with medical needs were also taken care.

So I guess is certain things that doesn't make sense to us but it does to those that runs the aid efforts.



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Jim_Jordan OH4's own RT@OHNationalGuard 179th Air Lift Wing are among the first to arrive and support relief efforts in #Haiti twitpic.com...
less than 20 seconds ago from web

You're right marg6043. I dislike your government, but that has nothing to do with i posted.

Anyway, i saw a video now that is said to come from a security camera at Port-au-Prince just when the earthquake happened:

Link in Portuguese: noticias.uol.com.br...

The aid that is been pouring from all over the world is incredible, but sadly they are just sitting down at the airport waiting for news of how they will be reaching the devastated area

The mian roads seems to be blocked and equipment needs to be taken from the airport to those areas to clear a pass way for the aid to be moved around.

It is not easy task when Haiti has not way to supply the equipment and all that has to come from out side.

But I am sure that by the time this task is taken the rescue and movement of aid is going to be fast, I only hope all that poor people in desperation do not fall into chaos and start rioting.

KAKAFS RT @UN: UNHCR: UN refugee agency ready to assist in response to Haiti earthquake http://(link tracking not allowed)/8lrRaD #UN #news #Haiti
half a minute ago from web

Right, I have to take a break and write an article for Hii Dunia about Haiti.
Washington Post Live Twitter Feed

Just got a new update. My sister-in-law was able to use a satellite phone to get a very short call out of Jacmel. She is okay (and with the continued quakes will hopefully remain that way), but Flo Mcgarrell, the director of FOSAJ, died when the "Peace of Mind" hotel collapsed and he was trapped inside. My sis-in-law is working and doing everything possible to help right now. Sis-in-law called Flo's parents who got in touch with my mother and father-in-law. She could only make the one call and wanted to make it to Flo's mom to let her know and she knew that Flo's mom would pass the info to my husband's mom.

Right now that is the most current information I have. Please keep my sister in your thoughts for her continued safety and loss of one of her best friends.

Take care,
Cindi

RAMHaiti "Peace of Mind" hotel Jacmel collapsed with many inside including Flo M. Spread the word so assistance can be s ...



Is this information one of our posters was looking for? I can't find her post...

oh! there you are!

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I don't even have words. I am so sorry for your sister. My thoughts will be sent her and Flo's family's way.

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Thanks for the information, is good to know that you got in touch, things are moving fast soon help will be everywhere.

I hope that is doesn't take too long.

Aid from all over the world are arriving and are there already, food, medical needs and care will be provided.

So sad for those that perhaps may be too late, we can only pray.

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I'm glad that your sister-in-law is really OK.

She will be on my prayers, as well as her friend and all the people over there.

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Twitter updates from the scene:

@RAMHaiti

# I'm hearing planes and or helicopters..yesterday there were none to speak of.it changes the atmosphere.I hope there is help on the ground 10 minutes ago from web

# RT @ladyBfollowme: @RAMhaiti Any one know the Esperance Family in the Magloire eAmbroise/Route des Dalles Area Two Blocks from Hotel Olo ... 11 minutes ago from web

# The streets are now the living rooms of the population.."Salon Pep La 15 minutes ago from web

# you don't have to drive to see the damage, where ever you walk there is something out of the ordinary..often the suffering is silent 16 minutes ago from web

# portable morgues, medical attention needed..There is a collapsed school behind the St Gerard church.live people in the rubble. 19 minutes ago from web

# I'm starting to see international activity..I hear from staff that bodies are starting to decompose.Don't know what to do with excess bodies 22 minutes ago from web

justinmkrebs Tell Pres. Obama: Grant Haitians "Temporary Protected Status" in the U.S. http://(link tracking not allowed)/7QnMbS @credomobile #haiti Please RT
less than 20 seconds ago from web

amy110 Iran @redcross will send AID and vital Goods to the #Haiti II they have to do it as soon as possible #iranelection #iran
half a minute ago from web

KateMitchBU UNFPA Warns Pregnant Women in #Haiti are at Increased Risk of Pregnancy Complications and Maternal Death: //tinyurl.com/y8kego3
half a minute ago from web

SnarkehSharkeh

RT @1stnations: #Haiti Phillipine 3RP troops remain trapped http://(link tracking not allowed)/6X2lrO
6 minutes ago from TweetDeck

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Former Presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton have agreed to help the Haiti relief effort at the request of President Barack Obama, sources familiar with the situation said.

thebillcraig - 4:51 p.m.
Dominican Republic has closed borders. Log jam at the airport in Port au Prince.

charvoice - 4:53 p.m.
RT @blacklightradio: RT @Talkmaster: Looting begins in Port-au-Prince. Reporters being threatened by crowds.

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Ban Ki Moon says UN death toll is currently at 22 military and police. 150 people still unaccounted for. But good news: Michele Montas OK
about 1 hour ago from web

Thank you so much everyone! I really can't tell you all how much it means to me.

The info that RAMHaiti posted came from my sister's phone call that she was able to get out and that was given to one of her friend's by Flo's mom.

One of the biggest problems for Jacmel right now is that they aren't getting much, if any, coverage and not getting any of the help and aid that PauP is getting. I haven't had the TV on and am not watching the coverage, so they could be getting some, but word from people watching is that they aren't. One of Sue and Flo's friends called the state department number for people looking for missing Americans and the person who answered the phone didn't even know what Jacmel is. Hadn't ever heard of it. Not everyone there is unaware of Jacmel, because last night/early this morning my m-i-l was able to get through to them and had a 3-way conference call with herself, Flo's mom, and the task force in Haiti, but too many aren't aware of Jacmel and their need for help.

Jacmel was as devastated as PauP and needs as much help. Right now the news from people on the ground is that they aren't getting it and it doesn't appear to be coming. That worries me so much.

Thank you all again for your thoughts and prayers. Kinda only just barely holding it together here.
Take care,
Cindi

It was only a matter of time before we saw this. I hope it's not one of the missing students.

From CNN international

11:06 a.m. -- The State Department confirmed the first U.S. fatality from the Haiti earthquake, but the victim was not identified because family had not been notified.

vosizneias - 5:22 p.m.
Port-au-Prince – Red Cross: Haiti Earthquake Death Toll Now Estimated at 50,000; 3 Mil. Homeless http://(link tracking not allowed)/5jrpFK