Silver Springs, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–January 13, 2010. In the wake of the devastation in Haiti, the American Nurses Association (ANA) would like to convey our deepest sympathies to those who have suffered incalculable losses. For nurses who have expressed an interest helping with the relief and recovery efforts, ANA encourages anyone interested[Read More…]
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Secretary of State Clinton’s Interview With George Stephanopoulos of ABC’s Good Morning America Re: Haiti, February 14, 2010
Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)–January 14, 2010. QUESTION: Madame Secretary, thanks very much for joining us this morning. SECRETARY CLINTON: Good morning, George. QUESTION: I spoke with the Haitian Ambassador to the United States this morning. He thinks that there are about 100,000 casualties, other estimates as high as 500,000. What’s your best[Read More…]
SOUTHCOM Deploys Assessment Team to Haiti
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…]
Scammers Using BBB Name To Add Credibility For Their Fraudulent Actions
Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– At one time "imitation" may have been the sincerest form of flattery and in today’s scam-infested world using the Better Business Bureau name is usually a sign of a trustworthy business – usually! Recently there have been emails stating that a company in Hong Kong needs help in[Read More…]
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…]
