RSS Feed
Newsletter
Haitian Death Toll Skyrockets
October 6th, 2008
Haitian death toll skyrockets.
Haiti’s death toll after four back-to-back tropical storms soared to almost 800 people, up from an earlier estimate of 326 people, reports the BBC. Of those killed, 466 were from the city of Gonaives, a place that was especially battered by the storms and suffered a lot of structural damage, the Haitian Civil Protection agency announced. More than 300 people are still missing, and 548 people were injured in the storms. In addition to the devastation suffered from the storm, there is word that the struggling U.S. economy may be affecting Haiti. Haitian Americans who are afraid of losing their jobs might send less money to family in their home countries, Haitian economists warn. Before the economic crisis, they used to send home $100 each time; now they can only afford $20, say Haitian radio reports.
My heart truly goes out to these people who are lost in this natural disaster. Where is the rest of the world, when they are really needed. why don’t the rich and powerful Nations reach out and assist these people? Just thinking about their turmoil makes my heat grieve.I was surprised to see there were no other blogs expressing opinions on this most dreadful situation.
Act now!!! REGISTER TO VOTE!!! Don’t be a part of the problem be a part of the SOLUTION!!!
God Save us.
there is a lot of hatians in the u.s, enough to help their fellow countrymen, but nobody cares unless the crisis is happening to them or their emmediate family. Most of the hatians i know talks about the situation in haiti, but not willing or ready to do a damm thing about it.