Nouvelles très partielles d’autres communautés
Archevêché : l’archevêque Mgr Miot est décédé ainsi que Mgr Benoit
Séminaires : les deux locaux du Grand Séminaire (Turgeau et Cazeau) sont écroulés. Très nombreuses victimes parmi les séminaristes.
Les églises de la ville sont écroulées : Cathédrale, Ste-Anne, Sacré-Cœur, St-Louis roi de France.
Filles de Marie : les bâtiments du Bel-Air. Nombreuses victimes parmi les Sœurs.
Filles de la Sagesse : l’école du Sacré-Cœur s’est écroulée. Sr Jeannine est décédée
Frères du Sacré-Cœur : le Canado et le collège St-Jean sont écroulés. Je ne sais pas pour les Frères
Père Oblats : la maison provinciale et le scolasticat sont écroulés. Probablement quelques victimes
Sœurs de Ste-Hyacinthe : l’école qui est auprès de La Mennais s’est écrouléela maison provinciale (et de retraite) est coupée en deux morceaux.
Sœurs de St-Joseph de Cluny : Ste-Rose serait complètement écroulé. Pas de nouvelles concernant les Sœur
- Il y a beaucoup de cadavres le long de la route de Bourdon, de Delmas et bien sur de la capital.
- Certains cadavres commence à gonflés à cause de la chaleur.
- Aucun cellule de gestion de la crise n'a été mise en place.
- A Carrefour le collège Paul VI s'est effondré
- Les parcs sont transformés en campement de fortune.
- Le commissariat de police près de Saint-Louis de Gonzague à été détruit
- Avenue Christophe, le lycée Jean-Jacques Dessalines s'est effondré
- La plupart des stations service n'ont plus de carburant.
- Beaucoup de victime sous les décombres appellent encore à l'aide, mais personne n'a les moyens de les aider.
- L'Hôtel San Carlos s'est effondré, beaucoup de dominicain sont portés disparus.
- 2000 personnes sont réunis derrière le capitol, rue lamarre impasse moussin, sur 2 terrains vagues.
- Les gens remonte sur Pétionville, pensant trouvez le repos, mais aucun infrastructure pour les accueillir n'est disponible
Haiti was just hit by a 7.0 earthquake at 4:53 p.m. and 17, 5.9 aftershocks. At this point, we don't know much about the damage, casualties or anything. The Ambassador, speaking on Wolf Blitzer on CNN, only reached the Chief of Staff at 6pm and he had not spoken to the President nor the Prime Minister.
"My thoughts and prayers go out to those who have been affected by this earthquake. We are closely monitoring the situation and we stand ready to assist the people of Haiti.”
The White House also put out this background information: The President was informed of the earthquake at 5:52pm. The President asked his staff to make sure that embassy personnel are safe, and to begin preparations in the event that humanitarian assistance is needed. The Department of State, USAID and the United States Southern Command have begun working to coordinate an assessment and any such assistance.
The State Department has a post up as well, with remarks from Secretary Clinton and ways to help:
As Secretary Clinton said earlier, the U.S. government will offer assistance to Haiti and others in the region in the form of civilian and military disaster relief and humanitarian assistance.
For those interesting in helping immediately, simply text "HAITI" to "90999" and a donation of $10 will be given automatically to the Red Cross to help with relief efforts, charged to your cell phone bill.
Or you can go online to organizations like the Red Cross and Mercy Corps Mercy Corps to make a contribution to the disaster relief efforts.
We'll provide more details and opportunities to help as we learn more. To stay up-to-date, follow us on state.gov.
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Secretary Hilary Clinton: Remarks on the Earthquake in Haiti
SECRETARY CLINTON: Before I begin with this critically important subject about our future in Asia, I want to just say a few words about developments in Haiti. We are still gathering information about this catastrophic earthquake, the point of impact, its effect on the people of Haiti. The United States is offering our full assistance to Haiti and to others in the region. We will be providing both civilian and military disaster relief and humanitarian assistance. And our prayers are with the people who have suffered, their families, and their loved ones.
Luis Alberto Moreno President IDBSTATEMENT BY IDB PRESIDENT LUIS ALBERTO MORENO FOLLOWING EARTHQUAKE IN HAITI
Bank president expresses solidarity with the Haitian people
Press Contact Pablo Bachelet
pbachelet@iadb.org
(202) 623-1328The Inter-American Development Bank today issued this statement by its president, Luis Alberto Moreno, after a major earthquake hit Haiti.
“The IDB will immediately approve a $200,000 grant for emergency assistance,” President Moreno said. “IDB emergency grants can be used to provide food, potable water, medicines and temporary shelter to victims of natural disasters.
“We are monitoring these events very closely and stand ready to help Haiti address this catastrophe. In coordination with the Haitian government, we will redirect our uncommitted portfolio to provide additional reconstruction resources at this moment of dire need. We are working with other donors to exchange information and coordinate response activities. The IDB and its staff express their solidarity with the people of Haiti.”
The 7.0-magnitude quake, one of the largest recorded in the region, shook the Haitian capital, Port-au-Prince, damaging numerous buildings, according to early news reportRep: Kendrich Meek
Kendrick Meek on Today’s Earthquake in Haiti
WASHINGTON, DC – Kendrick Meek today issued the following statement after a major magnitude 7.0 earthquake hit the nation of Haiti:
“My thoughts and prayers go out to all who have been affected by this devastating earthquake. I am monitoring the situation very closely and am prepared to do whatever it takes to save lives and bring swift disaster relief to Haiti and the Haitian people at this time.”
“My office is receiving constant updates from both the U.S. government and from on the ground in Haiti and we are prepared to assist in any capacity possible.”
“I ask that all Americans please keep the Haitian people and all victims of this disaster in their thoughts and prayers.”
If there are any U.S. citizens wondering about their family in Haiti, the U.S. State Department is working with the American Citizen Services and have set up a phone line. The number is 1-888-407-4747.
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U.S. Rep. Kendrick B. Meek represents the 17th Congressional District of Florida which includes parts of Miami-Dade and Broward Counties. He serves as the lone Democratic Floridian sitting on the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Rudy Moise
STATEMENT OF DR. RUDY MOISE REGARDING EARTHQUAKE IN HAITI
NORTH MIAMI, FL – My thoughts are with the people of Haiti as we continue to receive reports regarding today’s devastating earthquake. I will be following the situation closely. My family and I are praying for the people of Haiti
Stanley Lucas
Mes prieres vont a toutes les familles affectees par cette catastrophe. La Diaspora va s'unir pour accompagner les familles victimes en Haiti. Nous travaillerons avec tous ceux qui le souhaitent pour aider nos freres et soeurs victimes en Haiti.José Miguel InsulzaRemarks by the OAS Secretary General on the Earthquake in Haiti
January 12, 2010
“Tragedy has yet again hit the already suffering Haitian people, this time in the form of a violent earthquake. Our thoughts are with the victims. It is at such times that people, governments and leaders across the hemisphere, as neighbors and friends of the people of Haiti, should show solidarity and support in a real, effective and immediate manner, guided by the Country’s Government, which knows best where the most urgent need lies.
From the OAS we will do everything within our means to support the victims of this catastrophic phenomenon. Assistant Secretary General Albert R. Ramdin is gathering all available information regarding human and material damages caused by the catastrophe and regarding all immediate necessities, in order to inform our Permanent Council tomorrow and allow Member States to contribute to Haiti at this time of need”.
Michaelle Jean
Message de la gouverneure générale suite au tremblement de terre en Haïti
OTTAWA—Je suis avec attention et beaucoup d’inquiétude les premiers rapports concernant le tremblement de terre d’une force considérable qui vient de frapper Haïti et qui a été ressenti aussi ailleurs dans la région.
Cette catastrophe naturelle frappe un pays où les infrastructures sont des plus fragiles, les constructions souvent précaires, les conditions de vie des plus difficiles et je crains beaucoup pour sa population.
Je tiens à ce que les Haïtiennes et les Haïtiens sachent qu’ils ne sont pas seuls et que la population canadienne saura répondre devant l’urgence.
Michaëlle Jean