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Earthquake in Haiti January 12 th , 2010

Earthquake in Haiti January 12 th , 2010. Haiti. Map from CNN.com. Haiti Facts. Capital: Port-au-Prince. Haiti is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. 80% people live in poverty One of the most densely populated and least developed countries in the Western Hemisphere.

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Earthquake in Haiti January 12 th , 2010

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  1. Earthquake in Haiti January 12th, 2010

  2. Haiti Map from CNN.com

  3. Haiti Facts Capital: Port-au-Prince. Haiti is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. 80% people live in poverty One of the most densely populated and least developed countries in the Western Hemisphere. Population: 9,035,536 CIAFactbook.com

  4. The official language is French • Democratic rule was restored in 2006, two years after a violent revolt ousted former leader • bitter political divisions persist • Four tropical storms in 2008 severely damaged the transportation infrastructure and agricultural sector • 66% of work force are farmers • No military force (Army, Navy, Air Force) • Haiti does have a small Coast Guard

  5. Haiti Earthquake • January 12th, 2010 4:53PM • 7.0 Magnitude • Current Death Toll: 150,000 • Aftershocks • 3 million people in need of Emergency Aid • According to the Red Cross

  6. Damage in Pictures Photo Sources: BBC.com CNN.com FOXNews.com This is the Presidential Palace in Port-au-Prince.

  7. Destruction

  8. Some people are salvaging materials from destroyed buildings to build temporary shelters.

  9. Soccer stadium used as temporary shelter. Families with out shelter are gathering in a city park.

  10. Due to the lack of food and shelter – some people are attempting to “escape” the capital city.

  11. WATER The earthquake damaged city water pipes. This is forcing people to find other sources for drinking water. This women is collecting water above a sewer.

  12. Clean water began to reach the capital city 10 days after the earthquake. Haitian families gathering clean water.

  13. How Can I Help? • Purchase a song (like the ones you are hearing) • Hope For Haiti Now • Find a Charitable Organization and donate time or money • American Red Cross • Habitat For Humanity • The Salvation Army • Bring in $1 on Friday . . . • What can $1 buy?

  14. $1 Can Buy . . . • Something from the Dollar Menu at McDonalds: Clearly this is not logical . . . . So, where does your $1 go?

  15. Feed My Starving Children • FMSC.org • 94 cents goes directly to food program! • Remaining 6 cents goes to fundraising, administration, and overhead • $1 buys nearly 6 meals • One meal costs 17 cents

  16. Bring $1 This Friday • BRING YOUR DOLLAR TO YOUR SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER • CHECKS SHOULD BE MADE OUT TO: FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN THANK YOU!

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