Santo Domingo.– Dominican
president Leonel Fernandez's Press director said the head of State made an urgent appeal to the international
community for humanitarian aid for Haiti, which was hit by the region's
ever-recorded strongest earthquake.
According to Press director Rafael Nunez, "the situation in Haiti is difficult so
we request aid from Latin America and around the world to help our
neighbor."
The Dominican Republic shares the Hispaniola Island with Haiti, the poorest country in the western hemisphere. Nunez said the Dominican Republic was ready to help Haiti out.
In other developments, U.S. President
Barack Obama has expressed that his country is ready to send
humanitarian aid to Haiti.
Tuesday's tremor, measuring 7.0 on the Richter scale, rocked Haiti at 5:53 p.m. Dominican time (2153 GMT). Though there have been no confirmed
casualties so far, press reports from Port au Prince, Haiti's capital city, confirmed collapses of office and residence buildings including
the presidential palace, U.N. peacekeeper headquarters, ministerial offices, a hospital and a
cathedral.
The earthquake was followed by two aftershocks measuring 5.9 and 5.5 respectively. The quake was centered about 15
km southwest to the Haitian capital, with a depth of 10 km, according
to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Haiti was last hit by a strong earthquake measuring 6.7 on the Richter scale in 1984, but yesterday's was the strongest earthquake in more than 200 years.
From: United States
look at the title of this article oupala!!!! you have no capability to help your own people. dominicans have done more to help haitians than people from canada named oupala!!! LOLOLOLOLOL let me add that he never goes to haiti. hey oupala way to show E love!!!!!!
From: United States
Oh lord, this people are living a hell... hope the dr, others country step up and help haiti people to survive.
Written by: muchacho, 13 Jan 2010 3:25 AM
From: United States, New York City
"which was hit by the region's ever-recorded strongest earthquake."
I believe the writer meant: "which was hit by the region's strongest-ever recorded earthquake."
From: United States
Duarte just stay on these articles because the min you come on the forum you will be banned in an instant. not that i care but please have some mercy!
From: United States
Frank what the heck are you talking about? you must read too much greek mythology or something. these are not acts of God but the acts of the devil. the god of this world is satan! note the lower case G
From: United States
"They have done crap and besides the Spanish side was run better by the Haitians than our cat eating Dominicans"!
i see we have done crap according to your brainless comment. just look at our land and you will see for yourself. mira dale un beso a tu kissy kissy friend oupala your butt buddy! tambien a tu llorona josean the self proclaimed dominicana k se huelen a los speedos de dagtan!!! LOLOLOLOL
Written by: jonbonz, 13 Jan 2010 8:27 AM
From: Dominican Republic, santo domingo
Ladys and Gentleman when a 7.0 or biggert hits it devetstaes period. A small country rich or poor with the center in the largest metro zone is devestated it needs assistane.If an earth Quake of this magnitude hit Monacho in Europe it would be needing outside assistance.
If this earth Quake was in Santo Domingo then we would have been seeing the same level of destruction.
Written by: telemeco, 13 Jan 2010 8:36 AM
From: Dominican Republic, Monte Plata
Wow even nature agree,,Haiti must go,,,,,the presidential palace destroy,,,,,,the omen now let see how much the haitian leaving outside they country help they compatriost, and see who really cares.
my bet is that no one will give care, and those haitian with nothing will cross the border looking for food and work,,,get ready it is coming
2010 presidition
Written by: juanb, 13 Jan 2010 9:20 AM
From: Dominican Republic
The level, or should I say lack, of intelligence shown by these posters is absolutely breathtaking.
From: United States
Miami/Santiago
MIRABUENO, your posting are devoid of any common decency and principle. You, sir, are a Moron with a capital M. Who are you, man? I know you are not Dominican, that's for sure. If DominicanToday doesn't bounce you from here it would be a crime. Finally, I can't believe I'm wasting my 18 years of education taking on the likes of fools like you.
Written by: msjersey, 13 Jan 2010 9:36 AM
From: United States, New Jersey(Cibaeno/Los mina)
Why all the negative comments in the mist of a terrible situation?
Let's all pray, help the nation of Haiti, they are our brothers even when some of them hate us.
Don't blame God for this, it's nature, but God can turn this situation into a good outcome.
The eyes of the world will turn to Haiti and help them get through this madness.
Haiti as a nation has to repent for her sins, and cast out the principality of boodoo in the name of JESUS. Amen!
From: United States
enough children,this is not the time !
Written by: msjersey, 13 Jan 2010 9:53 AM
From: United States, New Jersey(Cibaeno/Los mina)
Oupala, you see, remember what you said about the giant storm from the atlantic hitting us?
My brother, we human are complicated, but we never wish the distruction of a country, we will help and pray for haiti, we are a Christian nation, we are our brother's keeper even with our bad apples.
http://www.listindiario.com.do/app/article.aspx?id=127947From: United States, Reality Check
JuanB, I agree with your comment.
It is good that Prez Lionel makes a statement to encourage support but if he doesn't care about poor dominicans near your barrio (then what makes any one think he cares about Haitians). It is all about serving his self-interest and he does not want the border patrol to lose control and the flood gates to be open and a massive exodus of Haitians coming to the RD looking for food and work.
I wonder how much drugs & drug money was lost by RD Gov officials from the drugs that were being held in Haiti for a cooling off period before being shipped to the USA etc via the RD? I guess only the US DEA and the actual RD Gov officials really know the answer to this question. Maybe the US DEA needs to give the drug fugitive another free pass to help re-establish the drug network on the Haitian side... it is too bad that he was working with the US DEA to move drugs but later went ROGUE.
Pray for Haiti and its people.
Written by: Atabey, 13 Jan 2010 10:31 AM
From: United States, NYC
Update | 9:01 a.m. In an interview with the French radio station RTL, Bernard Kouchner, France’s foreign minister said: “The building of the UN peace mission collapsed and it would appear that all those who were in the building, including my friend [Hedi] Annabi, and that all those who were with him and around, him are dead.”
Written by: Belly, 13 Jan 2010 10:36 AM
From: United States, Seattle, W.A.
Allow me to raise the bar of expectation from below the floor that has been placed here.
My thoughts and prayer goes out to all of Haiti and I wish them the best in getting out of it as quickly as possible. The last thing they needed was another disaster like this one.
Written by: generoso, 13 Jan 2010 10:40 AM
From: Dominican Republic, United States
Montesino
You are wasting your time appealing to the decency of someone that has none, or no scruples, who reveres drunk pets and low life illiterate tigueres of the worst kind, and gets pleasure from trying to ridicule senior citizens. I agree although that this moronic imbecile should be bounced from constantly polluting DT, along with his master, and other drunk vacano's pet.
Instead of commenting on the headline he chooses to continue his random attacks in a sarcastic frenzy, like a crazed person.
This is a time to spend our energies trying to help the distressed people of Haiti in their hour of need. Many human beings are dead and many are still trapped in buildings, requiring urgent assistance. Not the time for cheap comments and insensitive personal attacks, based on some perverted ego gratification.
From: United States, Yonkers, NY
The world community needs to start helping ASAP. DR cannot handle a million haitian refugees. Just heard most of haiti outside of PAP is in relatively good shape.
Written by: Atabey, 13 Jan 2010 10:47 AM
From: United States, NYC
Find a good organization to donate funds and supplies.
Two excellent organizations accepting donations for response to the Haiti quake are Oxfam America (
http://www.oxfamamerica.org/) and Partners in Health (
http://www.pih.org/). Both have staff on the ground and solid reputations.
http://www.oxfamamerica.orghttp://www.pih.org--------------------------------------------------------
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/pierrecoteReal-time from Haiti, this guy seems very calm and on top of things though certainly overwhelmed on his little personal blog streaming site.
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Another excellent group accepting donations is Doctors Without Borders which runs La Trinité trauma hospital in Port-au-Prince: www.doctorswithoutborders.org
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I work for Save the Children, which has a significant presence in Haiti. Staff there and in the U.S. are working to mount a major response to the earthquake.
http://www.savethechildren.org.Written by: dali716, 13 Jan 2010 10:47 AM
From: United States, Boston, MA
My prayers go out to Haiti and its people. When things such as this happen, things that we have no control over makes me so upset because the things we do have control over are all around us and we do nothing, it takes a 7.0 earthquake and now we wake up, pick up our hearts and are ready to face the terrible occurance.
From: United States
Either I did not get this right, but I thought the most recently powerful earthquake to hit the region was the one the hit on August 1946 in the northeast DR (Nagua and Samana), registering an 8.1 on the Richter Scale and also causing a tsunami. But I really cannot understand why someone would say that this is a sign that the Haitians "should go". This is a horrible and inhumane statement to even think of, muchless say it. I just hope that your words won't come back and bit you in the ass.
From: Dominican Republic
Written by: FranktheTank, 13 Jan 2010 5:57 AM
From: United Kingdom:
God must have something against Haiti, all my prayers will be with people of Haiti and I will mobilize to help out in any way I can.
>>> I apologize Frank the Tank, but I have to disagree. I am praying for the Haitians, I am getting ready to do anything I can for them, they are human, and they are our neighbors, BUT God, is not to blame! Haiti is so full of poverty and corruption, because of their own government. All the voodoo and the praising of idols that goes on is unbelievable! They are the poorest country in the caribbean, they only have themselves to blame!
I say lets pray and lets help, but lets not blame God!
Written by: Atabey, 13 Jan 2010 11:08 AM
From: United States, NYC
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Written by: Atabey, 13 Jan 2010 11:08 AM
From: United States, NYC
Jdaniell13
Germany
January 13th, 2010
7:43 am
Hopefully this can help the rescue efforts:-
EQLIPSE HAITI EARTHQUAKE SOCIO-ECONOMIC LOSS ESTIMATES (
http://www.worldeqlipse.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=17)With over 220000 people exposed to intensity IX and above, and over 3,000,000 people exposed to intensity VII and above,
"The earthquake of June 3, 1770, was one of the strongest shocks recorded on the Island of Haiti, the area of greatest destruction extending from Croix de Boquets through the plain of the Cul de Sac to Port-au-Prince and along the north coast of the Tiburon Peninsula as far as Miragoane." The earthquake caused 200 fatalities in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. That was the last major earthquake near Port-au-prince.
Written by: Atabey, 13 Jan 2010 11:09 AM
From: United States, NYC
There has only been a greater earthquake in Haiti in 1842 with 5000 deaths caused by a M8.1 earthquake on the northern part of the island.
An earthquake of Mw5.7 occurred 25.01.1953 with 2 deaths recorded, and an earthquake of Mw5.4 occurred in 1994 with 4 deaths recorded.
However, this Mw7.0 earthquake is catastrophic, even taking the lower estimate of the deaths via EQLIPSE.
Using the EQLIPSE Earthquake Loss Estimation program,
The death toll looks to be between 5600 and 12000 via an analysis, but this could be lower due to the nature of shaking. A pulse, and then a second pulse 20 seconds later, which affects casualty rates significantly as people will have enough time to get out of their houses. Applying a 6.8 and then a 6.3 in short succession with shorter duration, gives a death toll of between 1000-5100.
Written by: Atabey, 13 Jan 2010 11:10 AM
From: United States, NYC
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Written by: Atabey, 13 Jan 2010 11:10 AM
From: United States, NYC
The different building types in Haiti are as follows:-
Stone, Concrete and blocks, make up 75% of one storey buildings, and 96.8% of apartment blocks.
Wood makes up 8.3% of one storey buildings, and 1.3% of apartment blocks
16% of one storey buildings are then made of other materials and 1.9% of apartment blocks are made up of other materials.
In rural and other settings.
55% is made up of stone, concrete and blocks, 17% is made up of earth, 16% wood, with 12% with other materials.
Factoring the injury count in, there are expected to be between 10000-20000 injuries of varying degrees, with an estimated 350000 (200000-500000) people homeless. The no. of destroyed houses is not yet determined, and thus the exact economic impact cannot be ascertained, but I will use the global GDP version to give a quick estimate.
Written by: Atabey, 13 Jan 2010 11:11 AM
From: United States, NYC
The estimate is that the direct GDP economic loss will be between 1.5 and 2 B USD (16% of their GDP), not including the ongoing indirect effects.
Bridges and critical infrastru will have collapsed and given the time of day, this could cause added deaths.
"Given the social strife in Haiti and the institutional instabilities over many conflicting adminis I can imagine that the social consequences begin with the number of casualties but go way beyond that. For one, I know that the medical infrastru in Haiti is extremely poor even in Port au Prince." (B. Khazai)
It is assumed by GDACS that the resilience in the region to natural disasters is medium. Given that the fragility is high, (only minor seismic code implementation through ACS), the socio-economic vulnerability index is classed as HIGH. This means that the indirect effects could multiply the physical risk by 2 to 3.
0716 UTC - 13th Jan 2010.
James Daniell, Earthquake Loss Estimation Engineer, CEDIM, Karlsruhe, Germany.
Written by: generoso, 13 Jan 2010 11:19 AM
From: Dominican Republic, United States
Atabey
Your reporting is better and more actualized, than all the repetitive CNN bulletins, just being sensationalist rehashing the same news and photos over and over.
Because of the nature of the quake, many people did get a chance to run for cover, and I would venture to say that fatalities would not venture into the five figures, but will probably remain under 4 figures hopefully. More so considering the Haitian mental strength and strong determination to survive of the Haitian people, and their ability to surmount calamity and adverse odds.
From: Dominican Republic, San Carlos, barrio de matatanes, aqui no invente
Most of the comments posted here is proof of what i been saying all alone, we haitians and dominicans have our diferences and lots of people in both sides don't like each other, many of us are like me, a nationalist and will put the interest of our nations above anything else, but in a time like this , when tragedy strikes, and all hell breake loose the DR will stand with our neightbors long after all the international aid workers go home.
http://www.listindiario.com.do/app/article.aspx?id=127961http://www.listindiario.com.do/app/article.aspx?id=127962http://www.listindiario.com.do/app/article.aspx?id=127967One of the reasons I verbally abuse some of this afro-lambones is because they overlook our good heart and generosity over some isolated incidents of violance and descrimination, they come up here posting garbage and condemning DR as racist nation, telling the world that we are slave masters, when the reality is very diferent.
From: Dominican Republic, San Carlos, barrio de matatanes, aqui no invente
Atabey
once again kicking more knowledge than the Dalai Lama.
thanks
From: United States
Today in face of this human tragedy,we are not Haitians nor Dominicans , we are all human beings with a conscience,
Stop this childish bitching and show a human and adult faces
Written by: Yucahu, 13 Jan 2010 12:12 PM
From: United States, Miami
36 comments at $100.00USD a head we can raise some significant dough.
Let's all contribute to the cause and help these poor people out. Doesn't it break your hearts to see them in such pain and misery?
If you cannot feel for them you are dead inside and are an animal.
When I was hungry you fed me, when I was naked you clothed me, when I was cold you sheltered me. Give something your little bit will go a long way.
Guayando la yuca
Written by: Escott, 13 Jan 2010 12:18 PM
From: Dominican Republic, Cabrera and Sosua a 2 days a month for payday
I would like to go to Haiti with my German Shepherd to do search an rescue. I need a phone number in the DR to call to be able to drive into Haiti in my SUV with my Dog.. I tried to go to Haiti once before but at the border I needed permission from the DR Government to take a DR registered vehicle there. Does anyone have a number for me to call?
Written by: amadi, 13 Jan 2010 12:52 PM
From: United States
this is a sad day for Haiti and some of you are making joke ,Keep joking hope you have a good day.
Written by: riosm, 13 Jan 2010 1:07 PM
From: United States
PLEASE ! Let's set aside all this bickering and do what must be done. Without sounding like a super A$$ but, why is it always natural disasters bring out the BEST of Human Nature and at the same time the.................. WORST.
For GOD's sake ! let's ALL do what must be done.
Written by: xwill7, 13 Jan 2010 1:45 PM
From: United States, El cuarto bate
yucahu,
many would like to help with a donation, but we all have our own poor families in DR that suffer everyday with no jobs and $$$. US tax payers are paying for the aid... US tax payers have done enough...
Also, the US is still in economic trouble... Many Dominican and Hatian have no jobs in USA... Haiti will have to depend on the aid sent by all of the gov
Written by: generoso, 13 Jan 2010 2:00 PM
From: Dominican Republic, United States
Escott
Here is a link for you to use and call them for instructions to get the permit to get your SUV and dog across the border.
http://www.serex.gov.do/default.aspxRemember that you would probably have to stay in your vehicle or bring a tent, enough food and water to last you three days and a full tank of gas, and some additional fuel in gas tanks, because you might not be able to get fuel in Haiti since the power is out.
To go by yourself is a worthy cause but risky, I would suggest you stay put in DR and help in other ways, and leave the rescuing for the pro's with an infrastructure to back them up.
From: United States
mirabueno, the tone of your postings leaves me no alternative but to concur with this assessment of your character, or lack thereof
MIRABUENO, your posting are devoid of any common decency and principle. You, sir, are a Moron with a capital M. Who are you, man? I know you are not Dominican, that's for sure. If DominicanToday doesn't bounce you from here it would be a crime. Finally, I can't believe I'm wasting my 18 years of education taking on the likes of fools like you
that, sir, was a well measured response to your folly. maybe you should extend some sort of apology for your inexplicable, and despicable insights,in a heartbreaking set of events such as these. i expect better from you, but at times you leave me in an equivocal state.
From: United States
hey FrankTheTank, glad to see that you are back with us, even if on a limited basis. i do agree with you. God does seem to have something against Haiti. times like these could cause one to become agnostic, with good reason
From: United States
Escott, i applaud your human decency in this venture. we have locked horns many times, but your altruism trumps any differences of opinion between us. may the force be with you, and i hope that you will be fulfilled in your act of charity. respect, and blessings, sir.
Written by: Juango, 13 Jan 2010 3:20 PM
From: United States, far S. Florida (formerly Santo Domingo)
Drinking Water will be a primary need for everyone in Haiti. Why don't all the Bottle Water Companies in the DR donate a couple truckloads of bottled water each per week and the DR government pay for the truck transportation to ship it to PAP. It is not logical for water to be brought in via planes, when other supplies are required (meds). Pepsi, Coke, CND and Ambev can & should begin this effort. Just my thoughts.
From: United States
This white building ,incubator of hate and greed should be completely demolished and replaced by a trade school where young Haitians could learn how to fix cars . ac and learn to build houses and furnitures,
They could also learn to how to plant and grow food
From: Dominican Republic, San Carlos, barrio de matatanes, aqui no invente
From: Dominican Republic, popon@att.net
Painful tragedies like this one make you ponder God's existence.
Is there really a God or are we just an insignificant part of the food chain of the divine universe?
My condolences to the Haitian people that lost their love ones.
Written by: msjersey, 13 Jan 2010 9:16 PM
From: United States, New Jersey(Cibaeno/Los mina)
Popon,
there is a GOD, and He will make a way for this nation, the GOD that I serve will turn this tragedy into a joyful nation when everything is said and done.
From: Dominican Republic, Cabarete
Fellow humanitarians,
I had just returned from Haiti this past Holidays and I am going back to Haiti soon via Dominican Republic to help if I am not called to be deployed there. I wanted to know if there will be others on here and on
http://www.EverythingHaitian.com who will be doing the same. People, allow me to advise you all... while we may have in mind to give out donations, but also be very careful and weary of scams. Please, any kind of donation or to which ever legit foundation you use is fine. Just make sure it is a legitimate foundation and not scams out to profit from the tragedy. Anything any of you can do at all is already greatly appreciated and kinds words also are very encouraging!!!
P.S: YeleHaiti is a great foundation which I donate $150 from my Army paycheck each month to because I have seen first hand and directly their work in Haiti.
Written by: riosm, 13 Jan 2010 10:20 PM
From: United States
MsJersey,
Ever wonder why is it always Gods fault to blame not the evil one in a red suit with horns ?
Yet when something bad happens to non-believers the first thing that comes out of their mouths is "OH ! my God" why ?
Whether it's nature or a Man made catastrophe Man will always deny Gods existence a classic example of the evil one on overtime.
Thinking in that mentality the US must be God ?
With one Billion US dollars committed aide to Haiti, the US leading the way, like always.
One has to ask where's China, Russia and the oil rich middle east Country's ?
what's committed so far ?
How about Cuba, Venezuela, Nicaragua, Spain etc..etc.. GOD forbid the next BIG ONE should hit those Country's....
Popon,
How much monetary funds has the U.S given to Foreign Country's disasters, Natural or Man made catastrophes in the last 10 years ?
Old School,
What serous DR capital money ?.....explain yourself please.
AMERICA one Nation UNDER GOD not ov
Written by: riosm, 13 Jan 2010 10:30 PM
From: United States
TanBellaMami,
Thank you for the word of caution......How sad many with use this catastrophe to profit off other Humans suffering for personal gain, but then again using Popon's state of mind of non-belief the blame goes to GOD.
Gods spirit works in those who help and serve in times of tragedy's.
God bless you and take extra care.
Written by: xwill7, 14 Jan 2010 12:22 PM
From: United States, El cuarto bate
if you donate to the red cross you should be safe and be sure that the money will get there... All others I would stay away from
Written by: riosm, 14 Jan 2010 1:06 PM
From: United States
Good point.
Let us not forget after all is donated and the world news fizzles in about a week or so there is still much much more to be done.
With the mass deaths predicted the fear of decease still looms.
Then rebuilding begins like Haiti's badly needed hospitals, Food production, School's, permanent shelters, restoring power, drinking water and restoring law and order to avoid looting.
We must stop the notorious black markets that under mind Haiti's growth and development in the face of such a tragic natural disaster or reface the Man made destruction that once was Haiti.
We must consider Haiti's long term future for Her People.
Prior to the devastating Earth Quake the world simply turned it's back.
The Question is.....will Haiti return to the pre-earthquake status qua ? God I hope not.
From: United States
riosm, we respect the committment of the USA to help the downtrodden victims of the haitian disaster. however, your reporting of 1 billion is erroneous. the figure is 100 million, which is one tenth of a billion. still, this is not a bag of shells.
Written by: riosm, 14 Jan 2010 5:38 PM
From: United States
Dreadlocks,
Thank you.....correction 100 million and counting threw private donations.
Sorry I heard that from the T.V news.
Take care.
From: United States, Florida
jonbonz
If the same level of magnitude in strength hits the Dominican Republic, there would be much more damage because SD is a larger city with a sizable skyline. Tall buildings means more deaths, not only people inside the buildings but pedestrians ans vehicles in the streets.
Written by: jonbonz, 15 Jan 2010 11:54 AM
From: Dominican Republic, santo domingo
rjmathome,
I can not disagree on that. Either way regardless this is not an easy situation to bring in relief. Luckily the UN found out that they had not been looted of their stored food and are able to start dispersing.However the roads are a problem.
Written by: Atabey, 17 Jan 2010 2:43 PM
From: United States, NYC
Domingo 17 de Enero del 2010, actualizado 2:04 PM
Pierre reconoce labor solidaria
Néstor Medrano - 1/17/2010
http://www.listin.com.do/app/article.aspx?id=128329Sonia Pierre
Santo Domingo.- La activista de los derechos humanos de los haitianos, Sonia Pierre, declaró que sin la ayuda de las autoridades y la solidaridad del pueblo dominicano, la tragedia que estremeció a Haití hubiese sido mayor.
Pierre, una crítica acérrima de supuestas violaciones en República Dominicana a los derechos de los haitianos inmigrantes, ayer reconoció que “si no hubiera sido por la ayuda que está llegando desde República Dominicana, la tragedia hubiera sido peor y el pueblo dominicano ha demostrado capacidad de solidaridad extraordinaria”.
From: United States
The Haiti event moved every people all around the world.
Every nation should come forward to assist Haiti.
From: China
The strongest Earthquake not only shacked Haiti but also the humanity all over the world.People of every country are surprised to see such a massive destruction.From the news we heard every nation are trying to help Haiti as their ability.This is a great symbol of humanity and brotherhood.
<a href="
http://bowtrolwarning.org">Bowtrol</a>From: China
I can not disagree on that. Either way regardless this is not an easy situation to bring in relief. Luckily the UN found out that they had not been looted of their stored food and are able to start dispersing.However the roads are a problem.
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From: United States Virgin Islands
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From: Bangladesh
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From: Bangladesh
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From: China
The strongest Earthquake not only shacked Haiti but also the humanity all over the world.People of every country are surprised to see such a massive destruction.From the news we heard every nation are trying to help Haiti as their ability.This is a great symbol of humanity and brotherhood.
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From: United States
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Written by: riosm, 27 Feb 2011 10:19 PM
From: United States
Regula27,
All men have Gods spirits, it's a free gift yet many refuse to except it.
Part of the problem is good works alone can not guarantee ones way into heaven only earthly recognition.
Many only help with a LOOK AT ME MENTALITY and WHAT DO I OR WHAT COULD I GET OUT OF THIS !
Why just as soon as the national attention / international news / spot light fades so does the help all for a noble cause ?
Haiti was already a tragedy before the quake, where was the help then ?
With Haiti's post quake tragedies one would think Haiti would be over flowing with good works.
At what point will the Haitians wake up and realize it's up to them as a nation to start to make some sort of progress.
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I believe the writer meant: "which was hit by the region's strongest-ever recorded earthquake."
http://www.dominicantoday.com/dr/....11-victims-from-Haiti-plane-crash
http://www.orientalarchitecture.com/taiwan/taipei/prespalace.php
i see we have done crap according to your brainless comment. just look at our land and you will see for yourself. mira dale un beso a tu kissy kissy friend oupala your butt buddy! tambien a tu llorona josean the self proclaimed dominicana k se huelen a los speedos de dagtan!!! LOLOLOLOL
If this earth Quake was in Santo Domingo then we would have been seeing the same level of destruction.
my bet is that no one will give care, and those haitian with nothing will cross the border looking for food and work,,,get ready it is coming
2010 presidition
MIRABUENO, your posting are devoid of any common decency and principle. You, sir, are a Moron with a capital M. Who are you, man? I know you are not Dominican, that's for sure. If DominicanToday doesn't bounce you from here it would be a crime. Finally, I can't believe I'm wasting my 18 years of education taking on the likes of fools like you.
Let's all pray, help the nation of Haiti, they are our brothers even when some of them hate us.
Don't blame God for this, it's nature, but God can turn this situation into a good outcome.
The eyes of the world will turn to Haiti and help them get through this madness.
Haiti as a nation has to repent for her sins, and cast out the principality of boodoo in the name of JESUS. Amen!
My brother, we human are complicated, but we never wish the distruction of a country, we will help and pray for haiti, we are a Christian nation, we are our brother's keeper even with our bad apples.
http://www.listindiario.com.do/app/article.aspx?id=127947
It is good that Prez Lionel makes a statement to encourage support but if he doesn't care about poor dominicans near your barrio (then what makes any one think he cares about Haitians). It is all about serving his self-interest and he does not want the border patrol to lose control and the flood gates to be open and a massive exodus of Haitians coming to the RD looking for food and work.
I wonder how much drugs & drug money was lost by RD Gov officials from the drugs that were being held in Haiti for a cooling off period before being shipped to the USA etc via the RD? I guess only the US DEA and the actual RD Gov officials really know the answer to this question. Maybe the US DEA needs to give the drug fugitive another free pass to help re-establish the drug network on the Haitian side... it is too bad that he was working with the US DEA to move drugs but later went ROGUE.
Pray for Haiti and its people.
My thoughts and prayer goes out to all of Haiti and I wish them the best in getting out of it as quickly as possible. The last thing they needed was another disaster like this one.
You are wasting your time appealing to the decency of someone that has none, or no scruples, who reveres drunk pets and low life illiterate tigueres of the worst kind, and gets pleasure from trying to ridicule senior citizens. I agree although that this moronic imbecile should be bounced from constantly polluting DT, along with his master, and other drunk vacano's pet.
Instead of commenting on the headline he chooses to continue his random attacks in a sarcastic frenzy, like a crazed person.
This is a time to spend our energies trying to help the distressed people of Haiti in their hour of need. Many human beings are dead and many are still trapped in buildings, requiring urgent assistance. Not the time for cheap comments and insensitive personal attacks, based on some perverted ego gratification.
Two excellent organizations accepting donations for response to the Haiti quake are Oxfam America (http://www.oxfamamerica.org/) and Partners in Health (http://www.pih.org/). Both have staff on the ground and solid reputations.
http://www.oxfamamerica.org
http://www.pih.org
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http://www.ustream.tv/channel/pierrecote
Real-time from Haiti, this guy seems very calm and on top of things though certainly overwhelmed on his little personal blog streaming site.
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Another excellent group accepting donations is Doctors Without Borders which runs La Trinité trauma hospital in Port-au-Prince: www.doctorswithoutborders.org
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I work for Save the Children, which has a significant presence in Haiti. Staff there and in the U.S. are working to mount a major response to the earthquake.
http://www.savethechildren.org.
From: United Kingdom:
God must have something against Haiti, all my prayers will be with people of Haiti and I will mobilize to help out in any way I can.
>>> I apologize Frank the Tank, but I have to disagree. I am praying for the Haitians, I am getting ready to do anything I can for them, they are human, and they are our neighbors, BUT God, is not to blame! Haiti is so full of poverty and corruption, because of their own government. All the voodoo and the praising of idols that goes on is unbelievable! They are the poorest country in the caribbean, they only have themselves to blame!
I say lets pray and lets help, but lets not blame God!
Germany
January 13th, 2010
7:43 am
Hopefully this can help the rescue efforts:-
EQLIPSE HAITI EARTHQUAKE SOCIO-ECONOMIC LOSS ESTIMATES (http://www.worldeqlipse.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=17)
With over 220000 people exposed to intensity IX and above, and over 3,000,000 people exposed to intensity VII and above,
"The earthquake of June 3, 1770, was one of the strongest shocks recorded on the Island of Haiti, the area of greatest destruction extending from Croix de Boquets through the plain of the Cul de Sac to Port-au-Prince and along the north coast of the Tiburon Peninsula as far as Miragoane." The earthquake caused 200 fatalities in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. That was the last major earthquake near Port-au-prince.
An earthquake of Mw5.7 occurred 25.01.1953 with 2 deaths recorded, and an earthquake of Mw5.4 occurred in 1994 with 4 deaths recorded.
However, this Mw7.0 earthquake is catastrophic, even taking the lower estimate of the deaths via EQLIPSE.
Using the EQLIPSE Earthquake Loss Estimation program,
The death toll looks to be between 5600 and 12000 via an analysis, but this could be lower due to the nature of shaking. A pulse, and then a second pulse 20 seconds later, which affects casualty rates significantly as people will have enough time to get out of their houses. Applying a 6.8 and then a 6.3 in short succession with shorter duration, gives a death toll of between 1000-5100.
Stone, Concrete and blocks, make up 75% of one storey buildings, and 96.8% of apartment blocks.
Wood makes up 8.3% of one storey buildings, and 1.3% of apartment blocks
16% of one storey buildings are then made of other materials and 1.9% of apartment blocks are made up of other materials.
In rural and other settings.
55% is made up of stone, concrete and blocks, 17% is made up of earth, 16% wood, with 12% with other materials.
Factoring the injury count in, there are expected to be between 10000-20000 injuries of varying degrees, with an estimated 350000 (200000-500000) people homeless. The no. of destroyed houses is not yet determined, and thus the exact economic impact cannot be ascertained, but I will use the global GDP version to give a quick estimate.
Bridges and critical infrastru will have collapsed and given the time of day, this could cause added deaths.
"Given the social strife in Haiti and the institutional instabilities over many conflicting adminis I can imagine that the social consequences begin with the number of casualties but go way beyond that. For one, I know that the medical infrastru in Haiti is extremely poor even in Port au Prince." (B. Khazai)
It is assumed by GDACS that the resilience in the region to natural disasters is medium. Given that the fragility is high, (only minor seismic code implementation through ACS), the socio-economic vulnerability index is classed as HIGH. This means that the indirect effects could multiply the physical risk by 2 to 3.
0716 UTC - 13th Jan 2010.
James Daniell, Earthquake Loss Estimation Engineer, CEDIM, Karlsruhe, Germany.
Your reporting is better and more actualized, than all the repetitive CNN bulletins, just being sensationalist rehashing the same news and photos over and over.
Because of the nature of the quake, many people did get a chance to run for cover, and I would venture to say that fatalities would not venture into the five figures, but will probably remain under 4 figures hopefully. More so considering the Haitian mental strength and strong determination to survive of the Haitian people, and their ability to surmount calamity and adverse odds.
http://www.listindiario.com.do/app/article.aspx?id=127961
http://www.listindiario.com.do/app/article.aspx?id=127962
http://www.listindiario.com.do/app/article.aspx?id=127967
One of the reasons I verbally abuse some of this afro-lambones is because they overlook our good heart and generosity over some isolated incidents of violance and descrimination, they come up here posting garbage and condemning DR as racist nation, telling the world that we are slave masters, when the reality is very diferent.
Atabey
once again kicking more knowledge than the Dalai Lama.
thanks
Stop this childish bitching and show a human and adult faces
Let's all contribute to the cause and help these poor people out. Doesn't it break your hearts to see them in such pain and misery?
If you cannot feel for them you are dead inside and are an animal.
When I was hungry you fed me, when I was naked you clothed me, when I was cold you sheltered me. Give something your little bit will go a long way.
Guayando la yuca
For GOD's sake ! let's ALL do what must be done.
many would like to help with a donation, but we all have our own poor families in DR that suffer everyday with no jobs and $$$. US tax payers are paying for the aid... US tax payers have done enough...
Also, the US is still in economic trouble... Many Dominican and Hatian have no jobs in USA... Haiti will have to depend on the aid sent by all of the gov
Here is a link for you to use and call them for instructions to get the permit to get your SUV and dog across the border. http://www.serex.gov.do/default.aspx
Remember that you would probably have to stay in your vehicle or bring a tent, enough food and water to last you three days and a full tank of gas, and some additional fuel in gas tanks, because you might not be able to get fuel in Haiti since the power is out.
To go by yourself is a worthy cause but risky, I would suggest you stay put in DR and help in other ways, and leave the rescuing for the pro's with an infrastructure to back them up.
MIRABUENO, your posting are devoid of any common decency and principle. You, sir, are a Moron with a capital M. Who are you, man? I know you are not Dominican, that's for sure. If DominicanToday doesn't bounce you from here it would be a crime. Finally, I can't believe I'm wasting my 18 years of education taking on the likes of fools like you
that, sir, was a well measured response to your folly. maybe you should extend some sort of apology for your inexplicable, and despicable insights,in a heartbreaking set of events such as these. i expect better from you, but at times you leave me in an equivocal state.
They could also learn to how to plant and grow food
juango
don't worry about drinking water INAPA is on their way with a caravan of camiones sisternas
i got to say that I'm very impressed with the response and promptitude of DR government, they really moving some serious capital towards jimani and then puerto principe.
http://www.listindiario.com.do/app/article.aspx?id=127976
http://www.diariolibre.com/noticias_det.php?id=230653
I just hope the DR haters club is keeping track
Is there really a God or are we just an insignificant part of the food chain of the divine universe?
My condolences to the Haitian people that lost their love ones.
there is a GOD, and He will make a way for this nation, the GOD that I serve will turn this tragedy into a joyful nation when everything is said and done.
I had just returned from Haiti this past Holidays and I am going back to Haiti soon via Dominican Republic to help if I am not called to be deployed there. I wanted to know if there will be others on here and on http://www.EverythingHaitian.com who will be doing the same. People, allow me to advise you all... while we may have in mind to give out donations, but also be very careful and weary of scams. Please, any kind of donation or to which ever legit foundation you use is fine. Just make sure it is a legitimate foundation and not scams out to profit from the tragedy. Anything any of you can do at all is already greatly appreciated and kinds words also are very encouraging!!!
P.S: YeleHaiti is a great foundation which I donate $150 from my Army paycheck each month to because I have seen first hand and directly their work in Haiti.
Ever wonder why is it always Gods fault to blame not the evil one in a red suit with horns ?
Yet when something bad happens to non-believers the first thing that comes out of their mouths is "OH ! my God" why ?
Whether it's nature or a Man made catastrophe Man will always deny Gods existence a classic example of the evil one on overtime.
Thinking in that mentality the US must be God ?
With one Billion US dollars committed aide to Haiti, the US leading the way, like always.
One has to ask where's China, Russia and the oil rich middle east Country's ?
what's committed so far ?
How about Cuba, Venezuela, Nicaragua, Spain etc..etc.. GOD forbid the next BIG ONE should hit those Country's....
Popon,
How much monetary funds has the U.S given to Foreign Country's disasters, Natural or Man made catastrophes in the last 10 years ?
Old School,
What serous DR capital money ?.....explain yourself please.
AMERICA one Nation UNDER GOD not ov
Thank you for the word of caution......How sad many with use this catastrophe to profit off other Humans suffering for personal gain, but then again using Popon's state of mind of non-belief the blame goes to GOD.
Gods spirit works in those who help and serve in times of tragedy's.
God bless you and take extra care.
Let us not forget after all is donated and the world news fizzles in about a week or so there is still much much more to be done.
With the mass deaths predicted the fear of decease still looms.
Then rebuilding begins like Haiti's badly needed hospitals, Food production, School's, permanent shelters, restoring power, drinking water and restoring law and order to avoid looting.
We must stop the notorious black markets that under mind Haiti's growth and development in the face of such a tragic natural disaster or reface the Man made destruction that once was Haiti.
We must consider Haiti's long term future for Her People.
Prior to the devastating Earth Quake the world simply turned it's back.
The Question is.....will Haiti return to the pre-earthquake status qua ? God I hope not.
Thank you.....correction 100 million and counting threw private donations.
Sorry I heard that from the T.V news.
Take care.
If the same level of magnitude in strength hits the Dominican Republic, there would be much more damage because SD is a larger city with a sizable skyline. Tall buildings means more deaths, not only people inside the buildings but pedestrians ans vehicles in the streets.
I can not disagree on that. Either way regardless this is not an easy situation to bring in relief. Luckily the UN found out that they had not been looted of their stored food and are able to start dispersing.However the roads are a problem.
Pierre reconoce labor solidaria
Néstor Medrano - 1/17/2010
http://www.listin.com.do/app/article.aspx?id=128329
Sonia Pierre
Santo Domingo.- La activista de los derechos humanos de los haitianos, Sonia Pierre, declaró que sin la ayuda de las autoridades y la solidaridad del pueblo dominicano, la tragedia que estremeció a Haití hubiese sido mayor.
Pierre, una crítica acérrima de supuestas violaciones en República Dominicana a los derechos de los haitianos inmigrantes, ayer reconoció que “si no hubiera sido por la ayuda que está llegando desde República Dominicana, la tragedia hubiera sido peor y el pueblo dominicano ha demostrado capacidad de solidaridad extraordinaria”.
Every nation should come forward to assist Haiti.
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All men have Gods spirits, it's a free gift yet many refuse to except it.
Part of the problem is good works alone can not guarantee ones way into heaven only earthly recognition.
Many only help with a LOOK AT ME MENTALITY and WHAT DO I OR WHAT COULD I GET OUT OF THIS !
Why just as soon as the national attention / international news / spot light fades so does the help all for a noble cause ?
Haiti was already a tragedy before the quake, where was the help then ?
With Haiti's post quake tragedies one would think Haiti would be over flowing with good works.
At what point will the Haitians wake up and realize it's up to them as a nation to start to make some sort of progress.