Miami, FL–(ENEWSPF)– U.S. Southern Command will deploy a team of 30 people to Haiti to support U.S. relief efforts in the aftermath of yesterday’s devastating earthquake. The team, which includes U.S. military engineers, operational planners, and a command and control group and communication specialists, will arrive in Haiti today on[Read More…]
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BBB Advises Donors on How to Vet Haiti Earthquake Charity Appeals
Not All Charities are Equipped to Help and Some Might be Fraudulent, Warns the Better Business Bureau Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– As immediate relief needs are assessed in the wake of the devastating earthquake in Haiti on January 12th, many Americans are looking for ways to help by donating to a charity.[Read More…]
FBI Issues Haitian Earthquake Relief Fraud Alert
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The FBI today reminds Internet users who receive appeals to donate money in the aftermath of Tuesday’s earthquake in Haiti to apply a critical eye and do their due diligence before responding to those requests. Past tragedies and natural disasters have prompted individuals with criminal intent to solicit[Read More…]
UNICEF Rushing Supplies to Quake-Stricken Haiti
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–13 January 2010 – UNICEF is rushing life-saving supplies into the hardest-hit communities in Haiti. UNICEF’s response, coordinated with other UN agencies and the International Red Cross and Red Crescent is aimed at the children and women, who are the most vulnerable in times of crisis. Children under 18[Read More…]
Statement By UNICEF Executive Director Veneman on the Earthquake in Haiti
NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–13 January 2010 – We are saddened to learn of the devastating earthquake in Haiti. While communications are extremely difficult and accurate information is still scarce, it is clear that the consequences are severe and many children are among the victims. Our hearts go out to the families whose lives[Read More…]
State Department Briefing on the Situation in Haiti, January 13, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 13, 2010. MR. CROWLEY: Good morning and welcome to the Department of State. As the President said earlier, we are committed to helping the people of Haiti, as well as looking after the welfare of the roughly 40,000 Americans who live and work in Haiti, including those who[Read More…]
Remarks by Secretary of State Clinton on the Current Situation in Haiti. January 13, 2010
Honolulu, Hawaii–(ENEWSPF)–January 13, 2010. SECRETARY CLINTON: Hello, everybody. I have, as you might guess, been on the phone all morning and have at least made contact with the major players in our efforts on behalf of Haiti. The situation is horrific and, unfortunately, we do not have the kind of[Read More…]
U.S. Military Preps for Broader Haiti Relief Mission
WASHINGTON, Jan. 13, 2010 – The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson is headed toward earthquake-devastated Haiti and is scheduled to arrive tomorrow to provide airlift support for the disaster-response mission, the commander of U.S. Southern Command reported today. Meanwhile, Air Force Gen. Douglas Fraser said, Southcom is “seriously looking” at[Read More…]
Statement by Departments of Homeland Security and Immigration Re: Removals to Haiti
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 13, 2010. “Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Assistant Secretary John Morton today halted all removals to Haiti for the time being in response to the devastation caused by yesterday’s earthquake. ICE continues to closely monitor the situation.” Source: dhs.gov
Statement by Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano Re: Haiti
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 13, 2010. “The entire Department of Homeland Security (DHS) extends its sympathy for the devastation and loss of life in Haiti following last night’s earthquake–a disaster that has called the world to action in response. The U.S. Coast Guard and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are leading[Read More…]
