In Over 2 Weeks Since The Haiti Earthquake, This ER Doctor Hasn't Slept At Home
What should have been an ordinary Saturday at the emergency room instead became a day Dr. Antoine Titus cannot forget.
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Almost 2 Weeks After The Quake, Aid Is Just Getting To Some Remote Towns In Haiti
The magnitude 7.2 earthquake killed more than 2,000 people and destroyed tens of thousands of homes in Haiti's southern peninsula. Recovery efforts have been slow.
Haitians Who Have Lost Their Homes Are Living On A Muddy Soccer Field
The soccer stadium in the Haitian seaside town of Les Cayes is now a tent city of people whose homes were damaged or destroyed by the earthquake. Aid continues to arrive, but slowly.
Aid Workers On The Front Line In Haiti Find Washed-Out Roads, And Some Signs Of Hope
"There's nothing more eerie than walking into a half-destroyed building and seeing yesterday's lesson on the blackboard as if nothing had changed," says Christy Delafield of Mercy Corps.
They Can't Afford Haiti Fatigue. So They Rally As Another Disaster Hits
Activists and relief workers can't help but respond to mounting disasters in Haiti, even though they are fatigued from the constant churn of relief efforts.
A Tropical Storm Is Adding To Haiti's Misery Following A Devastating Earthquake
Relief efforts in Haiti are being greatly hampered by the torrential rains of Tropical Storm Grace. And many people are sleeping outside because of a fear of aftershocks.
Here's How You Can Support Earthquake Relief Efforts In Haiti
Looking to get involved but not sure how to help? Here are some resources to get you started.
In Quake-Ravaged Haiti, Rescuers Scramble To Save People Trapped In Rubble
"Everything was moving — houses, cars — and everyone was crying," said one Haitian resident from an area close to the earthquake's epicenter. At least 1,297 people are confirmed dead.
Why Earthquakes In Haiti Are So Catastrophic
Haiti has a long history of major earthquakes that leave destruction and carnage in their wake. A combination of factors makes the country especially susceptible to damage from these quakes.
Death Toll Nears 1,300 In Haiti After Massive Earthquake
As rescuers work against the threat of an approaching storm, officials continue to assess the damage after buildings throughout the island nation were flattened by the 7.2-magnitude quake.