On January 12th, an earthquake measuring 7.0 on the Richter Scale struck outside Haiti’s capital city, Port-au-Prince. The earthquake and its aftershocks caused devastating damage – initial estimates indicate that several hundred thousand people may have died due to this natural disaster.
For news coverage:
- NewsBank Special Report (requires GVSU login if off-campus)
For information about Haiti:
For information about earthquakes:
For information about responses to the Haitian earthquake:
For information about relief efforts, and how you can help:
- 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.
- International Medical Corps is assembling a team of first responders and resources to provide lifesaving medical care and other emergency services to survivors of the earthquake. The IMC previously helped recovery efforts after September 2009′s earthquake in Sumatra, Indonesia, and the massive 2005 earthquake in Pakistan. Donate to the International Medical Corps through their 24-hour hotline at 800-481-4462.
- Oxfam is rushing in teams from around the region to respond to the situation to provide clean water, shelter, sanitation and help people recover.
- Additional organizations are listed at The Huffington Post and Mashable.
Additionally – if you are looking for U.S. citizens Haiti, you may call the U.S. Department of State for information at 888-407-4747.
Thanks to Laura Carscaddon at the University of Arizona University Libraries for compiling these resources.
