For Garcelle Beauvais-Nilon the devastating earthquake that struck the nation of Haiti on Tuesday has hit very close to home.

The television and film actress appeared on Larry King and discussed her fears about her relatives in Haiti.

Beauvais-Nilon revealed that she hasn’t been able to make contact.

She explained to King:

“We have family we haven’t been able to contact… cousins… We have no contact. We spoke to my brother-in-law through e-mail yesterday. We got an e-mail and he was in the car. He said it sounded like a bomb went off. It was just that loud.”

She also noted that it’s difficult for her to watch video footage of the damage because she worries that her relatives could be among the thousands homeless and in dire need of care.

She added:

“It’s really hard to take. It’s really hard to watch. I mean, seeing the one picture of the baby covered under the rubble, because they couldn’t get to it… Those are my people. Those faces are my family. The worst is not knowing.”

Moreover, like many, she’s questioned her faith in recent days:

“You have to question faith, in a way, you do. I mean, you don’t understand, especially a place like Haiti. We’ve been hit so hard by lots – why would this happen? I don’t know. This is the country that deserves this the least – not that anybody deserves it. But we are resilient and we are proud. Even if we have nothing, we are very, very proud. It’s unfortunate. It’s devastating.”

And like fellow native Wyclef Jean, she’s appealing to people to contribute to relief efforts:

“I want people to give anything they can. I know it is tough times for the United States. But give anything, Red Cross, Oxfam. Anything you can do would really be helpful.”

There is also a long list of organizations helping Haiti. You can see those here.

Thoughts and prayers go out to Garcelle and other Haitians in the U.S. currently worried about their loved ones.

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