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…]

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…]

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…]

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…]

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

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…]

WASHINGTON, DC–(ENEWSPF)–January 13, 2009.  Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-IL, released the following statement of support in the aftermath of the earthquake that has devastated Haiti.  Rep. Schakowsky has traveled to Haiti several times over the years to assist in the construction of medical clinics, building infrastructure, and increasing economic opportunity. “Our[Read More…]

GENEVA–(ENEWSPF)–13 January 2010.  The severe earthquake that struck Haiti and the Dominican Republic has inflicted large-scale damage, including on hospitals and health facilities, and large numbers of casualties are feared. Immediate health priorities include: search and rescue of survivors trapped underneath rubble; treatment of people with major trauma injuries; preventing[Read More…]

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–January 13, 2010.  Today, the Service Employees International Union released this statement by International President Andy Stern on the devastating earthquake in Haiti: “The whole world is watching the devastation in Haiti following yesterday’s earthquake with horror, compassion and desire to act.  “This catastrophe calls on each of us to[Read More…]

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–January 13, 2010.  The first reports are now emerging from Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) teams who were already working on medical projects Haiti. They are treating hundreds of people injured in the quake and have been setting up clinics in tents to replace their own damaged medical[Read More…]