#Haiti earthquake

The American Red Cross today announced the release an additional $9 million for earthquake relief in Haiti, bringing its total commitment so far to $10 million.  The agency says as many as three million people may be affected in varying degrees with relief efforts focusing on priority needs of food, water, temporary shelter, and medical […]

By Wendy Osher Hawaii crews are beginning early preparations in the case they are called to assist following a major earthquake in Haiti.  The 7.0 quake struck at 11:53 a.m. HST about 10 miles SW of Port-Au-Prince, Haiti. The quake did not generate a widespread destructive tsunami and any threat to Hawaii was quickly dismissed; […]