Humanitarian response to the 2010 Haiti earthquake
Appeals for international aid have been issued, including from Raymond Joseph, Haiti's ambassador to the United States and his nephew, singer Wyclef Jean,[1] also a "roving ambassador" for Haiti.[2] The International Red Cross has announced that it has run out of supplies in Haiti and has appealed for public donations.[3] British charities have launched a massive fundraising effort. [4]
Response by foreign states
Argentina: On January 13, 2010, Argentine president Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner pledged the deployment of an Argentine Air Force Hercules aircraft carrying various emergency aid. Argentina already had assets operating in the theater as part of peacekeeping operations, including an AAF mobile hospital treating nearly 1,000 people on the first night following the earthquake and one of the only medical facilities that remained functional around Port-au-Prince,[5] and military helicopters which carried a number of the more severely injured to the Dominican Republic for further medical treatment.[6][7]
Australia: The Australian government pledged $10 million in aid funding.[8]
Belgium: Belgium's B-Fast team of 58 people was dispatched on 13 January 2010.[9]
Bermuda: Bermudian Finance Minister Paula Cox reported that the island territory would send charitable aid. She also cited their participation in the CCRIF fund that will offer additional aid to the country.[10]
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva expressed his sorrow and offered to send USD 15 million in humanitarian aid to Haiti to help reconstruct the country after the devastating earthquake.[11] Furthermore, he promised visiting Haiti as soon as the situation gets back to normal.[12]
Additionally, Brazil will deploy two C-130 Hercules aircraft that will carry, in total, 28 tons of food (sugar, powdered milk, sardines and ham), bottled water and other supplies to help the affected people.[13] Four smaller aircraft will also be sent with relief workers, since a huge Boeing KC-137 of the Brazilian Air Force was unable to land on January 13th. [14] Moreover, the Brazilian Navy will deploy a ship to Haiti with equipment capable of producing drinkable water. [15] This is Brazil's largest foreign aid contribution in response to a natural disaster.[11] Notwithstanding, state governors José Serra and Sérgio Cabral offered the Brazilian federal government valuable resources, such as geologists, firefighters, detection dogs and field hospitals, in order to be sent to Haiti.[16]
The headquarters of the Brazilian-led MINUSTAH has been destroyed in the quake. The Brazilian army is currently doing its work on foot due to the amount of debris on roads. With the largest contingent of foreign troops in Haiti, Brazil's servicemen are providing help in the search for survivors.[17]
Canada: Foreign minister Lawrence Cannon has stated that Canada will send the DART.[18] The Canadian government has also pledged $5 million in emergency aid to Haiti.[19] In addition to advance teams and DART, a CC-177 Globemaster III aircraft full of medical aid and a pair of search-and-rescue helicopters will be sent and one naval frigate, HMCS Halifax, with HMCS Ville de Québec on standby in Halifax for possible assistance. HMCS Athabaskan is also being deployed to provide disaster relief. Prime Minister Stephen Harper stated: "While officials are currently assessing the damage and the possibility of Canadians injured, Canada stands ready to provide any necessary assistance to the people of Haiti during this time of need"[20] Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon issued a statement indicating the Canadian Forces' DART is ready for deployment whenever the Haitian government makes a request.[21] A Boeing C-17 transport will be sent with personnel, equipment and two search and rescue helicopters (likely CH-146 Griffons).[22]
Chile: President Michelle Bachelet expressed her worry for the Haitian people and their suffering, and announced that the Chilean troops supporting MINUSTAH will stay in the country to help Haiti. Also, she sent Juan Gabriel Valdés, first chief of the UN mission in Haiti, as presidential delegate to coordinate the humanitarian aid sent by Chile. The presidential airplane will be used to send the first convoy to Haiti.[23]
China: The People's Republic of China sent a 60-member rescue team (National Earthquake Disaster Emergency Rescue Team) following the quake. The team consists of rescuers, medical personnel, experts, and three search dogs. The team left the following day from Beijing.[24][25] Red Cross Society of China will also offer assistance to Haiti.[26] Liu Xiangyang is the Vice Leader of Chinese Int'l Search & Rescue Team.[27] According to Xinhua News Agency, China will also donate $1 million to Haiti. [28]
Colombia: President Álvaro Uribe Vélez expressed solidarity to the Haitian people and announced that his government will be on alert and ready to provide help to Haiti. Uribe also said that Colombia will be sending a squad of personnel experienced in rescue. A C-130 Aircraft will be sent with rescue teams and equipment.[29]
Costa Rica: President Oscar Arias Sanchez announced that Costa Rica will be sending as much help as possible when the United Nations have a list ready. Oscar Arias also said that is time to the world to look out at Haiti. [30]
Cuba: President Raúl Castro expressed "deep sorrow and dismay" to his Haitian counterpart René Préval in a message of condolences. Castro also said that the Cuban government and people are in solidarity with Haiti in this difficult time. The Cuban government set up field hospitals in the 48 hours following the quake.[31]
Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla told reporters that prior to the earthquake there were already over 400 Cuban government officials in Haiti, of which 344 work in the medical and healthcare profession, and that they were now treating hundreds of injured Haitians in Cuban-run hospitals and clinics.[32]
Denmark: The Ministry for Development Cooperation has pledged to donate around USD 2 million (DKK 10 million) to the UN's mission in Haiti.[33]
Dominican Republic: The Dominican Republic shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti. President Leonel Fernández rallied the international community to help its neighbor to overcome a "real tragedy." Its air force is currently picking up survivors for aid and is transporting trained dogs to sniff for victims under rubble.[34] The Dominican government has sent eight mobile medical units along with 36 doctors including orthopedics, traumatologists, anesthesiologists, and surgeons. As well, 39 trucks with canned food have been dispatched, along with 10 mobile kitchens and 110 cooks who can prepare 100,000 meals per day.[35] The Dominican Airport at El Higuero (5 miles North of Santo Domingo) is working as a hub to carry help local and international resources. According to sources, 19 private planes and 14 military helicopters are being used to carry help to Haiti.[36] An air bridge is working between Port-au-Prince and Santiago where people are being attended at the Hospital Metropolitano de Santiago (HOMS), a private hospital in Santiago city. Among others Senator Kelly Bastien (the Haitian Senate's president) is receiving medical assistance there.[37] Hospital director stated that "our hospital intend to open a camp in Haiti in order to assist people in field"[38]
El Salvador: El Salvador for the time being will send a small contingent of eight firefighters, four red cross workers and a specially trained rescue dog. The Salvadoran government has also announced that they will be sending as much help as possible when the United Nations advise them on what is needed.[39]
Estonia: Estonia has announced readiness to aid Haiti with 1 million krones (USD$ 90,000).[40]
EU: The EC has released €3 m in emergency funding and is expecting to do more once an EU expert reports back with a clearer picture of needs.[41]
Finland: The Finnish Red Cross (SPR) and Finn Church Aid have pledged €200,000 and €150,000, respectively, to help Haiti.[42]
France: Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner said France will dispatch aid to the country.[34] Co-operation Minister Alain Joyandet said France was sending a plane from the nearby French Caribbean island of Martinique with 25 police and rescuers and hospital staff, and another from Marseille in southern France with 60 people on board. Also, the French humanitarian group Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) said it was treating around 600 people in its centres in Port-au-Prince and that it would on Wednesday send a 100-bed inflatable field hospital.[43]
Germany: The German government has released €1.5 million (USD$2.18 m) in aid.[44] Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle said that his country had pledged aid to Haiti and called together a crisis management team to deal with the disaster.[45]
Greece: Prime Minister George Papandreou reported that Greece will help if needed. The Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated they will be helping international organisations coordinate humanitarian relief efforts.[citation needed]
Iceland: The government has decided to send an International SAR team, specialized in searching for survivors in collapsed buildings.[46]
Ireland: The Government of Ireland pledges €20 million and has rapid rescue teams on standby if requested. A number of Irish charities have launched appeals for aid for the victims in Haiti.[41] • The Irish telecommunications company Digicel said it would donate $5 million to aid agencies and help repair the damaged phone network.[2]
Israel: The Foreign Affairs Ministry dispatched a rescue team to the Haiti while IsraAid, an Israeli humanitarian organization is planning to send a 12-man search-and-rescue team, which includes emergency medical staff.[47]
Italy: The Italian government has prepared a military transport plane which will be used to carry in a field hospital and emergency medical team.[44]
Japan:The Japanese government is preparing for aid.[48] The Japanese Red Cross dispatched its staff to Haiti to collect information of the disaster. It also donated ¥20 million (USD$220,000) to the International Committee of the Red Cross.[49]
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will deploy a plan used to aid civilians during natural disasters in Haiti.[34] As an emergency response the Mexican government sent 3 military aircraft carrying over 20T in supplies, as well as satellite communication devices, water treatment plants, electricity generators, as well as as over 160 specialist in search and rescue, health professionals, and engineers sent to set up the communications in Haiti. The government also confirmed the departure of 2 amphibious ships of the Mexican Navy in the next days.[50]
Netherlands: The Netherlands has pledged €2 million (USD$2.9 million) in aid.[44] The Joined Aid Organisations announced that they will organize a national campaign for Haiti.[51] The usual 'giro'number (555) has opened for Haiti as well.[52]
New Zealand: The New Zealand government has committed $1 million to relief efforts.[53]
Norway: Norway will be sending delegations from the Norwegian Red Cross and the charitable organisation Norwegian Church Aid. The country will also offer substantial financial aid, but a sum has yet to be decided upon.[54]
Pakistan: Several Pakistani rescuers and troops stationed in affected areas by Minustah.[55]
Panama: Vice President Juan Carlos Varela has indicated that Panama is willing to help, and pledged that the Panamanian government would provide assistance to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in matters of logistical coordination of cooperation. OCHA's Latin America regional offices are in Panama City.[34] Panama will deploy search-and-rescue experts from the Civil Protection Office and firefighters from the Panama Fire Dept., as well as equipment and food supplies.[56]
Peru: Peru will send 4 tons of medical supplies, along with 18 health professionals and 2 field hospitals suited for emergency surgical interventions. Peru's representatives of MINUSTAH will send more aid and will help in Haiti's reorganization.[34]
Philippines: The DFA is deeply concerned over the condition of Filipinos in Haiti following the magnitude 7.0 earthquake that struck Port-au-Prince on January 12,” DFA spokesman J. Eduardo Malaya said. The Philippines is organizing a medical team to be deployed to Haiti.[57]
Poland: The Polish government will send $50 thousand in aid to the International Red Cross. Poland's UNICEF division has already given 100,000 zł. (around €25,000[58]) to help victims of the earthquake.[59]
Portugal: President Cavaco Silva has sent the Haitian president a letter stating Portugal's support in this crisis. The government has also sent their condolences and has pledged to help in any way possible.
Puerto Rico: The government has authorized a mission of workers and physicians to aid in providing search support, medical care and food to the island nation.[60]
Russia: Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia sent a mobile hospital with doctors and medical staff.[61]
Spain: Holding the presidency of the European Union, Spain will coordinate the European aid to Haiti, valued at €3million. In addition, Spain will send 3 military airplanes and 50 tons of humanitarian assistance as well as medical and rescue teams.
Sweden: Swedish state aid agency Sida makes funds of approximately 900 000 USD available as emergency aid.[62] The Swedish Red Cross has started a fundraiser urging Swedes to contribute at least 50 SEK each towards the aid of the Haitian people. In addition, the country sends a 2 person delegation.[63]
Switzerland: A Swiss Air-Ambulance CL604 Challenger jet left Zürich on Wednesday morning to Port-au-Prince (although it is not sure whether it will be able to land in Toussaint L'Ouverture International Airport or in another nearby airport) with a quick-response team from the Swiss Humanitarian Aid Unit in order to identify local needs and prepare in case of further deployment.[64][65][66][67]
Republic of China: Republic of China (Taiwan)'s embassy was destroyed and its ambassador was hospitalized.[68] A team of 23 rescue workers and two specially trained dogs will be sent.[69]
Trinidad and Tobago: Trinidad and Tobago has committed an immediate relief aid package of 6.3 million Trinidad and Tobago Dollars (1 million USD).[70]
Turkey: The Turkish Red Crescent has sent two crews that include psychologists and disaster experts to make an assessment and provide urgent assistance in coordination with the Red Cross officials in the field. The Red Crescent will send further humanitarian aid teams in the light of the initial team’s report.[71]
UK: The day after the quake, a team of 71 search and rescue personnel and two search dogs left from the United Kingdom to fly to Haiti in an effort to rescue survivors. The team are equipped with specialized heavy rescue equipment.[72]
USA:
President Barack Obama said, "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."[73]
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said, "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."[74]
USAID is sending a disaster assistance response team to Haiti. The Fairfax County, Virginia Urban Search and Rescue Team and the Los Angeles County Search and Rescue Team were dispatched to Port-au-Prince.[75][76] Portland, Oregon based Mercy Corps sends team to Haiti in wake of devastating earthquake.[77]
The U.S. military support, according to General Douglas Fraser, head of U.S. Southern Command, includes plans to deploy 2,000 Marines to assist the U.N. in peacekeeping in the event of unrest caused by the disaster and Air Force personnel to provide air traffic control capabilities for the Port-au-Prince airport.[78] Several U.S. Coast Guard cutters were dispatched to Haiti, including USCGC Valiant, USCGC Forward, USCGC Mohawk, and USCGC Tahoma, as well as a C-130 Hercules from Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater.[79] The U.S. Navy hospital ship USNS Comfort was deployed to Haiti, as were the frigate USS Underwood, the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson, the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan, the guided missile cruiser USS Normandy, and two dock landing ships (USS Fort McHenry and USS Carter Hall).[80] All U.S. Navy ships on the East coast of the United States have been put on standby,[81][82] and the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (which has been preparing for a scheduled deployment) is awaiting word on whether they will be diverted to the relief effort.[83]
Four injured personnel from the United States embassy were evacuated to the naval base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba by US Coast Guard helicopters.[78][84]
The American Red Cross has pledged an initial $1 million USD to Haiti relief.[85]
Vatican City: In his weekly address, Pope Benedict XVI offered his condolences to families of the dead and called on his worldwide charity network to assist.[86]
Venezuela: Foreign Minister Nicolás Maduro ordered 50 representatives from his country to transport food and aid.
Charity fraud
The FBI and Better Business Bureau have issued a warning about phony charities and to check the reputability of a charity before making a donation due to previous incidents of fraudulent charities.[87][88][89]
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