Friday, January 15, 2010

EARTHQUAKE 7.0 IN HAITI!!!!



Bottlenecks and infrastructure damage have been holding up aid efforts in Haiti, where Tuesday's earthquake has left as many as 45,000-50,000 dead.

There is little sign of humanitarian supplies beyond the Port-au-Prince airport, and correspondents say there is increasing anger among survivors.

Many are spending a third night without shelter in the ruined capital.

A US aircraft carrier is due to arrive off the coast of Haiti to help co-ordinate the movement of supplies.

President Barack Obama pledged a huge aid effort, but warned it would take time for help to reach people.


AT THE SCENE

Andy Gallacher, BBC News, Port-au-Prince
The extent of the devastation is almost impossible to calculate.

Entire communities, schools and police stations are gone.

Voices that were once being heard from inside the rubble have now fallen silent.

Many people here have shown patience so far, but now the mood is changing.

Some aid is trickling into the airport and some search and rescue teams are on the ground.

But for so many Haitians this is too little too late.

Haiti desperate for help

But on the ground, correspondents said there was little immediate sign of a co-ordinated relief effort.

Planes queued to land at the airport, while the port was too damaged to use. Roads were blocked by debris

This tragedy shouldn't be taken lightly. We at Weirdoz strongly urge the folks and the fans to support any and every where they can. There will be a charity event(Art show) held with our homies from syndicated boutique. We will keep you posted on the date. All proceeds and benefits will be donated to the victims in Haiti. Please keep all in prayers.

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