Santo Domingo.– A response team from ShelterBox, an international disaster relief charity based
in the UK and USA sponspored
by Rotary clubs worldwide, will arrive in Las Americas Iternational Airport today to drive
to Haiti
to deliver disaster relief.
There are 1,000 boxes on the way to Port-au-Prince that will immediately
house 10,000 earthquake victims. Each box contains a disaster relief tent that
houses 10 people, a stove, blankets and other essential items.
On Friday 15 January, the Response Team will meet the first 200 boxes at the Port-au-Prince airport.
Rotary Club disaster relief coordinator for Haiti, Dr. Claude Suréna, president
of the Haitian Medical Association, will lead the efforts of Haiti's 16 Rotary
clubs with ShelterBox to ensure that this relief will be deployed effectively
to the thousands homeless in need.
Dr. Suréna is currently sheltering
more than 100 victims in his partially-damaged home in Port-au-Prince.
ShelterBox has extensive experience delivering humantarian
aid to major disasters including Haiti's 2008 hurricane, Katrina and
the Tsunami. The Dominican Republic
and Haiti
are home to 82 Rotary clubs with nearly 2,000 members.
"We’re doing everything we can to ensure immediate aid reaches the
people of Haiti.
The process of getting our team on the ground is well under way. We were in Haiti eighteen months ago,
delivering aid after a series of hurricanes left thousands homeless," ShelterBox General Manager Lasse Petersen said.
"We’ll now be working closely with our contacts on the ground in the
country to make sure we get aid to the people who need it most during the
current crisis. Our thoughts go out to the people who have been affected by
this disaster," Petersen added.
Written by: Atabey, 14 Jan 2010 8:33 AM
From: United States
Excellent. Keep it coming.
From: United States
I hope these supplies get their destination and are not ermbargoed by Dominican Aduana or a DR general or colonel's personal piggy bank.
Written by: xwill7, 14 Jan 2010 11:13 AM
From: United States, El cuarto bate
Shouldn't they send the water tanker trucks that can fill up at a local river and port water for the people? Even is the water is unfiltered, some people must be very thirsty with the warm weather and searches
Written by: Atabey, 14 Jan 2010 11:58 AM
From: United States
Hey JimHarrinton,
Give it a rest. The DR has been doing its part big time to help Haiti.
From: United States
I remember how the DR as well as Haiti had things stuck in customs and the materials rot at the harbour because the DR and Haiti wanted customs duty before they would release the materials that the world donated after a catastrophe.
Also I rembeber how in the DR and Haiti generals and colonels lined their pockets with merchandise before the materials were released to the general public.
So my comments are based on facts and not any type of animosity.
The problem is that you don't want to hear what really happens because of false nationalistic pride.
Written by: Gringo_1, 14 Jan 2010 1:59 PM
From: Dominican Republic, Maimon (Bonao)
I hope they get the materials in to Haiti and set up a camp inside the border. My guess there will be a mass exodus heading for the border if it all ready hasn't started. Once inside, everyone will just disappear. The Haitians have nothing left, so why not move to the DR and start over? Sounds like a better choice than starting over in Haiti IMHO. It is what I would probably do if i was in their shoes.
From: United States
yes JimHarrington,
Written by: Atabey, 14 Jan 2010 2:26 PM
From: United States
JimHarrington,
If we are going to rely only on the past and not take into consideration what's happening in the now and present, then what's the use? IF YOU HAVE REAL INFO ABOUT CURRENT CORRUPT PRACTICES FINE, IF NOT HOLD-OFF ON THE NEGATIVITY. THIS FORUM IS TOO LITTERED WITH NEGATORS AND HAITI NEEDS ALL THE ATTENTION AND HELP IT CAN GET. LET'S FOCUS ON HER NEEDS.
From: United States
JimHarrington,
I feel that a lot of the bloggers have that pride and tend not to see the real picture...I am greatly saddened by the response our country has had to our neighbors. Regardless of what our past has been in the time of need that should be put aside. It does not make sense that countries like china respond ASAP while DR and it's president have to see what they can do.
From: United States
Atabey,
In these countries nothing changes if it is not happening now it will soon happen again.
If you want to help Haiti then send them cash which will get through.
There is always and there always will be fraud when it comes to disasters world wide.
Our experience is ongoing especially with the DR and it is extremely tainted due to the constant corruption. The reason for my comments is that people like yourself start looking over your shoulders and make sure this dosen't happen.
Written by: Gringo_1, 14 Jan 2010 2:37 PM
From: Dominican Republic, Maimon (Bonao)
Truth. Check CNN, the DR was the first country to send aid, people, equipment. Not to mention you can't find a doctor or hospital that is not treating victims in the major cities. The DR is giving 110% at the moment with no questions asked.
Written by: Atabey, 14 Jan 2010 2:50 PM
From: United States
JimHarrington,
My point is not that there has never been an issue of corruption in the DR/Haitian exchange; it's bringing up this issue when no one, to my knowledge, has stated that corruption is a problem with getting supplies to Haiti. If and when, I hope not, this situation arises, then you have grounds to start questioning. That's all. From what I've been able to ascertain, things are moving professionally, and border taxes have been suspended, repatriations also suspended, etc.
Written by: Atabey, 14 Jan 2010 3:09 PM
From: United States
"Written by: truthbtold195, 14 Jan 2010 2:29 PM
From: United States
JimHarrington,
I feel that a lot of the bloggers have that pride and tend not to see the real picture...I am greatly saddened by the response our country has had to our neighbors."
What planet are you on? DR has been forthwith in her response.
Santo Domingo.- El gobierno dominicano inició ayer el envío de ayuda a Haití para auxiliar con raciones alimenticias, medicamentos, asistencia médica, rescate y otras labores a los damnificados del terremoto de 7.3 grados, que el martes causó miles de muertes y daños severos en la infraestructura del vecino país.
Santo Domingo.- Los tres principales bloques de diputados anunciaron hoy su decisión de donar el 10 por ciento de su salario por el tiempo que sea necesario para que sea destinado los afectados por el terremoto en Haití.
La Federación Internacional de la Cruz Roja, integrada por 186 países, coordinará desde RD la ayuda humanitaria para Haití
Written by: Atabey, 14 Jan 2010 3:14 PM
From: United States
Cruz Dominicana pide donar sangre para ayuda a Haití
Jueves 14 de Enero del 2010, actualizado 2:25 PM
CODETEL
Telefónica implementa campaña para restablecer comunicación en Haití
Auxilio. La Cruz Roja recibe donantes de sangre para los heridos de Haití.
Los centros de la Compañía de Jesús en República Dominicana conformaron una red de ayuda para ir en auxilio de las familias. Esta red está compuesta por el Centro Bonó y Hurtado, en Santo Domingo; Belarminio y Cefasa en Santiago, Solidaridad Fronteriza en Dajabón, que pretenden funcionar como centro de acopio de alimentos, medicamentos y otros
DIRECTOR
Hospital Darío Contreras pide a la población acudir a donar sangre para las víctimas del terremoto que atienden en ese centro
Jimaní.- El hospital estatal general Melenciano de este municipio fue ocupado a toda capacidad debido al traslado de los heridos en el terremoto que ha devastado a Haití.
Unas 86 personas habían sido referidas a este centro hospitalario con he
Written by: Atabey, 14 Jan 2010 3:18 PM
From: United States
Santo Domingo.- La Dirección de Migración suspendió ayer de forma temporal la repatriación de ciudadanos haitianos indocumentados, fruto del desastre que está viviendo esa nación luego del terremoto del martes que dejó miles de víctimas.
Santo Domingo.- El presidente Leonel Fernández declaró ayer de urgencia las compras y contrataciones de servicios, bienes y obras que resulten necesarias para que diversas instituciones del Gobierno puedan asistir y auxiliar al pueblo de Haití, ante el terremoto que afectó a esa nación.
Santo Domingo.- La situación catastrófica en Haití a raíz del terremoto ocurrido este martes ha generado acciones de solidaridad nacional e internacional. La presidenta de la Cámara de Comercio Domínico-Haitiana, Rosa María García, informó que esa entidad ha habilitado dos centros de recolección de ayudas para el vecino país que han sido ubicados en las instalaciones de la Defensa Civil en Santo Domingo y en el Centro Bellarmino en la provincia de Santiago.
Las
Written by: Atabey, 14 Jan 2010 3:47 PM
From: United States
I guess some folks don't like the truth being told out loud. Gringo_1 thanks for the support.
Written by: Atabey, 14 Jan 2010 4:15 PM
From: United States
JimHarrington,
"The problem is that you don't want to hear what really happens because of false nationalistic pride."
"If you want to help Haiti then send them cash which will get through."
Check out my posts and what I did yesterday while on DT, before judging me.
By the way, almost forgot to mention that my wife and I sent in our money donations yesterday morning; hope you haven't been too tied up and sent in your contributions to the cause.
Here's a link that Gringo_1 posted:
http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/ame....ake.dominican.republic/index.html Written by: danny00, 14 Jan 2010 4:58 PM
From: United States, syosset, key west, santo domingo AND NOW THE GLOBE TROTTER
hey! jim harrington........ good comment and i know its true.....
every time their was on catastrope in the dr.... any materials, food, clothing, and for sure money was pocketed in the what u call "piggy banks". , with out getting in to much detail, u remember the river overflowing its banks a few years ago? lots of dead dominicans..... i was in new york i myself collected lots of food and clothing which american airlines flew to the dr. 4 me {free of charge}... i then went to the area where dominicans where in great need of any kind of help..
the army and police where selling the goods that i help to send their to the needy.... {dominican army and police}
Written by: danny00, 14 Jan 2010 5:02 PM
From: United States, syosset, key west, santo domingo AND NOW THE GLOBE TROTTER
thats right 'selling to their own }
12 years ago in pop i brought 45 new bikes for children for xmas gifts to give out a few days before xmas...... the police keep the poor away and rico kids show up to take the bikes......,u know the storys dont u?.
u think the generals and colonels. if u can call them that..... really give a dam?
Written by: danny00, 14 Jan 2010 5:08 PM
From: United States, syosset, key west, santo domingo AND NOW THE GLOBE TROTTER
ATABEY... maybe u forget..... that corruption in the DR, is the NAME OF THE GAME.....
its almost as it was invented in the dr..... the PROBLEM is that the boys in the GOVERNMENT are so used to stealing from their OWN.... u think they might be a little temted by all this?
come on big bucks are going right by their offices in santo domingo..
i really hope this not happen now.. if it does
THE WORLD WILL TURN ON THE DR...... and u know this dont u?
yes the whole world will turn on the dr, for a lousy few low lifes that take MONEY before all.
Written by: danny00, 14 Jan 2010 5:10 PM
From: United States, syosset, key west, santo domingo AND NOW THE GLOBE TROTTER
all the above comments did happen and it happens in the dr.... now we are talking about HAITI.
u know how much the dr LOVES THE HAITIANS dont u ?
Written by: Gringo_1, 14 Jan 2010 5:26 PM
From: Dominican Republic, Maimon (Bonao)
In all disaster relief situations there has been and always will be fraud. It is global human nature, especially in countries that can't afford to take care of their own in the first place.
In this case, customs in the DR will not require paperwork nor duties/taxes on Haitian destined relief. I am sure the large relief organizations will have no issues with the DR. So at this point, it is premature to say anything contrary until there is proof.
From: Dominican Republic, La Romana
Concerning drinkable water, the U.S. Military will set up many portable RO plants.
From: United States, Florida
I suspect that whatever supply to Haiti via DR will be taken directly to its final destination by those that sent or bring it, not left to a Domincan outfit to deliver. So there will not be foul play.
From: United States, Florida
I suspect that whatever supply to Haiti via DR will be taken directly to its final destination by those that sent or bring it, not left to a Domincan outfit to deliver. So there will not be foul play.
From: Canada
The Shelter Box programme was initiated by Rotarians in Cornwall UK ,it has the support of Rotarians world wide. Rotarians accompany all deliveries, and, with the co-operation of rotarians in the country receiving the aid, import duties or any other payments demanded are avoided.
More than 57,000 shelter boxes have been delivered to disaster sites around the world
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Give it a rest. The DR has been doing its part big time to help Haiti.
Also I rembeber how in the DR and Haiti generals and colonels lined their pockets with merchandise before the materials were released to the general public.
So my comments are based on facts and not any type of animosity.
The problem is that you don't want to hear what really happens because of false nationalistic pride.
If we are going to rely only on the past and not take into consideration what's happening in the now and present, then what's the use? IF YOU HAVE REAL INFO ABOUT CURRENT CORRUPT PRACTICES FINE, IF NOT HOLD-OFF ON THE NEGATIVITY. THIS FORUM IS TOO LITTERED WITH NEGATORS AND HAITI NEEDS ALL THE ATTENTION AND HELP IT CAN GET. LET'S FOCUS ON HER NEEDS.
I feel that a lot of the bloggers have that pride and tend not to see the real picture...I am greatly saddened by the response our country has had to our neighbors. Regardless of what our past has been in the time of need that should be put aside. It does not make sense that countries like china respond ASAP while DR and it's president have to see what they can do.
In these countries nothing changes if it is not happening now it will soon happen again.
If you want to help Haiti then send them cash which will get through.
There is always and there always will be fraud when it comes to disasters world wide.
Our experience is ongoing especially with the DR and it is extremely tainted due to the constant corruption. The reason for my comments is that people like yourself start looking over your shoulders and make sure this dosen't happen.
My point is not that there has never been an issue of corruption in the DR/Haitian exchange; it's bringing up this issue when no one, to my knowledge, has stated that corruption is a problem with getting supplies to Haiti. If and when, I hope not, this situation arises, then you have grounds to start questioning. That's all. From what I've been able to ascertain, things are moving professionally, and border taxes have been suspended, repatriations also suspended, etc.
From: United States
JimHarrington,
I feel that a lot of the bloggers have that pride and tend not to see the real picture...I am greatly saddened by the response our country has had to our neighbors."
What planet are you on? DR has been forthwith in her response.
Santo Domingo.- El gobierno dominicano inició ayer el envío de ayuda a Haití para auxiliar con raciones alimenticias, medicamentos, asistencia médica, rescate y otras labores a los damnificados del terremoto de 7.3 grados, que el martes causó miles de muertes y daños severos en la infraestructura del vecino país.
Santo Domingo.- Los tres principales bloques de diputados anunciaron hoy su decisión de donar el 10 por ciento de su salario por el tiempo que sea necesario para que sea destinado los afectados por el terremoto en Haití.
La Federación Internacional de la Cruz Roja, integrada por 186 países, coordinará desde RD la ayuda humanitaria para Haití
Jueves 14 de Enero del 2010, actualizado 2:25 PM
CODETEL
Telefónica implementa campaña para restablecer comunicación en Haití
Auxilio. La Cruz Roja recibe donantes de sangre para los heridos de Haití.
Los centros de la Compañía de Jesús en República Dominicana conformaron una red de ayuda para ir en auxilio de las familias. Esta red está compuesta por el Centro Bonó y Hurtado, en Santo Domingo; Belarminio y Cefasa en Santiago, Solidaridad Fronteriza en Dajabón, que pretenden funcionar como centro de acopio de alimentos, medicamentos y otros
DIRECTOR
Hospital Darío Contreras pide a la población acudir a donar sangre para las víctimas del terremoto que atienden en ese centro
Jimaní.- El hospital estatal general Melenciano de este municipio fue ocupado a toda capacidad debido al traslado de los heridos en el terremoto que ha devastado a Haití.
Unas 86 personas habían sido referidas a este centro hospitalario con he
Santo Domingo.- El presidente Leonel Fernández declaró ayer de urgencia las compras y contrataciones de servicios, bienes y obras que resulten necesarias para que diversas instituciones del Gobierno puedan asistir y auxiliar al pueblo de Haití, ante el terremoto que afectó a esa nación.
Santo Domingo.- La situación catastrófica en Haití a raíz del terremoto ocurrido este martes ha generado acciones de solidaridad nacional e internacional. La presidenta de la Cámara de Comercio Domínico-Haitiana, Rosa María García, informó que esa entidad ha habilitado dos centros de recolección de ayudas para el vecino país que han sido ubicados en las instalaciones de la Defensa Civil en Santo Domingo y en el Centro Bellarmino en la provincia de Santiago.
Las
"The problem is that you don't want to hear what really happens because of false nationalistic pride."
"If you want to help Haiti then send them cash which will get through."
Check out my posts and what I did yesterday while on DT, before judging me.
By the way, almost forgot to mention that my wife and I sent in our money donations yesterday morning; hope you haven't been too tied up and sent in your contributions to the cause.
Here's a link that Gringo_1 posted:
http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/ame....ake.dominican.republic/index.html
every time their was on catastrope in the dr.... any materials, food, clothing, and for sure money was pocketed in the what u call "piggy banks". , with out getting in to much detail, u remember the river overflowing its banks a few years ago? lots of dead dominicans..... i was in new york i myself collected lots of food and clothing which american airlines flew to the dr. 4 me {free of charge}... i then went to the area where dominicans where in great need of any kind of help..
the army and police where selling the goods that i help to send their to the needy.... {dominican army and police}
12 years ago in pop i brought 45 new bikes for children for xmas gifts to give out a few days before xmas...... the police keep the poor away and rico kids show up to take the bikes......,u know the storys dont u?.
u think the generals and colonels. if u can call them that..... really give a dam?
its almost as it was invented in the dr..... the PROBLEM is that the boys in the GOVERNMENT are so used to stealing from their OWN.... u think they might be a little temted by all this?
come on big bucks are going right by their offices in santo domingo..
i really hope this not happen now.. if it does
THE WORLD WILL TURN ON THE DR...... and u know this dont u?
yes the whole world will turn on the dr, for a lousy few low lifes that take MONEY before all.
u know how much the dr LOVES THE HAITIANS dont u ?
In this case, customs in the DR will not require paperwork nor duties/taxes on Haitian destined relief. I am sure the large relief organizations will have no issues with the DR. So at this point, it is premature to say anything contrary until there is proof.
More than 57,000 shelter boxes have been delivered to disaster sites around the world