Monday, January 18, 2010

Haiti Earthquake Update Post

Last week, an magnitude earthquake hit Haiti. Haiti was in serious condition. But now, help is at hand.

Aid trucks, convoys and planes are sending medical supplies and food from all over the world. This truck, is carrying relief supplies. Even though medical supplies and food are being sent to Port-au-Prince(Capital of Haiti), it is never enough for all the patients. An emergency communications officer describe it as "Patients who were not critical only three days ago are now critical. It's horrible." Hopefully, more will be delivered quickly so the patients could be treated.

The Haitian embassy collected baby formula, diapers, toiletries, vitamins, medicines, batteries and clothings and are sending the truckfuls of supplies to Haiti. U.S. paratroopers also gave some 70,000 bottles of water. 40,000 high-energy biscuits were delivered to the citizens as well.

The Haiti earthquake was devastating, and hopefully more aid will be on the way sooner or later to help the victims.

1 comment:

Michael said...

Nice work on this, Hyun Jin. I liked the specific examples of water and energy biscuits. Keep up the good work.

mh