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Disaster Relief for Haiti
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Jan 14 2010 2:23PM
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News Release
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Date:
Jan 14 2010 2:23PM
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Release:
Immediate
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(Harris County, TX) The Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management (OHSEM) extends its sympathy for the devastation and loss of life in Haiti following the massive earthquake that struck that nation on Jan. 12.
The 7.0 magnitude earthquake has claimed hundreds of thousands of lives. Reports say it will take several days to know the full extent of the disaster.
Desperately needed aid from around the world is making its way into Haiti and humanitarian efforts are underway assisting people with food, water, temporary shelter, medical services, and more.
However, as with any major disaster, governments are not able to provide 100 percent of what is needed. U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Secretary Janet Napolitano encouraged the American people to donate what funds they can afford to reputable organizations that are coordinating and providing emergency response.
Individuals wishing to offer immediate financial assistance may do so by texting "HAITI" (42484) to "90999," which will donate $10 to the American Red Cross. The amount will be charged to your cell phone bill.
Other organizations accepting donations are:
Catholic Relief Services http://crs.org/
Florida International Volunteer Corps www.favaca.org
Mercy Corps https://donate.mercycorps.org/donation.htm?DonorIntent=Haiti+Earthquake
Pan American Development Foundation www.panamericanrelief.org
The Salvation Army http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/www_usn_2.nsf
Samaritan’s Purse www.samaritanspurse.org
UN ReliefWeb www.reliefweb.int
The U.S. State Department Operations Center has set up the following number for Americans seeking information about family members in Haiti: 1-888-407-4747.
For more information on relief efforts go to:
Department of Homeland Security
The White House
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