Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–Attached are an Executive Order and a letter signed by the President yesterday, January 16th regarding ordering the selected reserve and certain individual ready reserve members of the Armed Forces to active duty. This Executive Order will help the Department of Defense and the Department of Homeland Security support[Read More…]
Haiti and Chile Earthquakes
UN Security Council: Better Shelter, Security Needed for Haiti Victims
Urgent Action Still Needed on Safe Camp Sites for Those Made Homeless by Quake Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The United Nations Security Council should make improving the quality and security of camps for displaced victims of Haiti’s devastating earthquake a top priority, Human Rights Watch said today in an open letter to[Read More…]
Andrew Grene, UN Official with University of Chicago Ties, Among Victims of Haiti Earthquake
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)–Andrew Grene, 44, a senior United Nations official in Haiti with longstanding ties to the University of Chicago community, was among those killed in the Jan. 13 earthquake, officials with the UN and the Irish government said Tuesday. Through his career in public service, Grene was “a true humanitarian,”[Read More…]
Ambassador to Haiti Kenneth H. Merten Gives On-the-Record Briefing
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– MR. CROWLEY: Good afternoon, and welcome to the Department of State. For those of you out there in our viewing area wondering where the heck have you guys been for the past week, obviously, we in Washington, D.C., have been experiencing an unusual amount of snow. So rather[Read More…]
Statement by the Press Secretary on Haiti: National Day of Mourning
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)– As the people of Haiti observe a national day of mourning to remember those lost in the catastrophic earthquake one month ago, the United States continues to stand with our Haitian friends as they recover and rebuild. Our thoughts and prayers also remain with Haitian-Americans around our country[Read More…]
Much More Help Still Needed In Haiti – UN
Port-Au-Prince/New York–(ENEWSPF)– One month after the Haiti earthquake, many lives have been saved because of the bravery and fortitude of the Haitian people and their leaders, and the collective generosity and urgency shown by individuals, governments and the private sector, but the enormity of the destruction and the scale of[Read More…]
Haiti Earthquake One Month On: Oxfam Says ‘Still a Mountain to Climb’ In Haiti
Boston, MA–(ENEWSPF)– International agency Oxfam warns today a Herculean effort is still needed if public health in Haiti is not to deteriorate. Time is pressing as there are only six weeks before the start of the raining season. The agency said there have been enormous and successful efforts in getting[Read More…]
One Month after Devastating Earthquake, Mercy Corps Brings Relief and Recovery to Haiti
Portland, OR–(ENEWSPF)– One month after the January 12th earthquake in Haiti, the global relief and development agency Mercy Corps is providing humanitarian relief and laying the groundwork for long-term recovery. The agency, which had not worked in Haiti prior to the earthquake, quickly assembled a staff of 35 experts to[Read More…]
Race to the Rainy Season in Haiti
PORT-AU-PRINCE–(ENEWSPF)– One month after the catastrophic quake that leveled most of Port-au-Prince, CARE and other aid agencies are in a race against time to get people waterproof shelter and decent sanitation before the rainy season hits at the end of March. Most people crammed into overcrowded temporary camps are huddled[Read More…]
One Month After Major Quake, Save the Children Reports Ongoing Crises for Haitian Children
Save the Children Is Providing Food, Water and Essentials to About 300,000 Children and Families PORT-AU-PRINCE–(ENEWSPF)– One month after Haiti experienced the worst natural disaster in its history, Save the Children has reached nearly 300,000 children and adults in the earthquake impact zone. Since the early hours after the disaster,[Read More…]
