Multiple Shocks in Haiti last week have left one million rendered homeless. The 7.0 Magnitude earthquake last Tuesday has caused severe devastation to the already poverty stricken country. With declining conditions and rise in civil unrest within the city, camps have been set up to accommodate the growing number of refugees.
Masses are leaving Port-au-Prince, heading to refugee camps set up outside the city as resources grow thin and conditions deteriorate. Over 10,000 people are estimated to be fleeing the city and finding refuge elsewhere.
A total of 50,000 bodies are currently accounted for, but the Haitian government expects the numbers to rise between 100,000 and 200,000. Search and rescue personnel, numbering to 1,500 across the city continue their search for victims trapped under thick ruble with the help of over 100 cadaver dogs.
Haitians and aid teams are faced with complicated issues such as lack of fuel, dumped waste and even bodies laying uncovered.
“Major health concerns continue to grow as bodies accumulate in the streets and contaminate water sources” reported a field-worker with Convoy of Hope. “Lack of fuel is also a major concern within the city..as we do our best to work out logistical issues for our teams.”
Although, efforts have still been made as ACC World Relief’s project partner Convoy of Hope were already significantly prepared. “Our Convoy of Hope team is in six locations, 64,000 meals were distributed yesterday. Saturday, our team was able to distribute 100,000 meals in five different locations. In addition, we have given a weeks worth of food rations to 500 families.
