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jessa
Member posted on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 - 09:33 pm
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Post Number: 1834
Registered: 05-2009
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Amen.
http://norml.org/index.cfm?Group_ID=5801
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tashi
Member posted on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 - 11:21 pm
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Post Number: 28
Registered: 06-2008
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http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/dyfi/events/us/2010rja6/us/index.html
reports of intensity
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monk
Member posted on Tuesday, January 12, 2010 - 11:47 pm
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Post Number: 3826
Registered: 03-2007
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some pictures coming up now.
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=244215169598&ref=mf
a noble stroke he lifted high, Which hung not but so swift with tempest fell On the proud crest of Satan that no sight, nor motion of swift thought, less could his shield such ruin intercept; ten paces huge he back recoil'd; the tenth on bended knee...
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monk
Member posted on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 - 12:29 am
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Post Number: 3827
Registered: 03-2007
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some graphic moments.
a noble stroke he lifted high, Which hung not but so swift with tempest fell On the proud crest of Satan that no sight, nor motion of swift thought, less could his shield such ruin intercept; ten paces huge he back recoil'd; the tenth on bended knee...
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Miss Anna
Member posted on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 - 03:57 am
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Post Number: 168
Registered: 08-2006
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Just donated to UNICEF, saw the link on twitter retwitted by Paris Hilton
http://www.unicefusa.org/haitiquake
Everyting a work, noting nah plug out :-)
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ras yoda
Member posted on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 - 05:24 am
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Post Number: 182
Registered: 12-2009
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Praying for all of the families and people of Haiti. May God bless and keep them safe, and be with those who have have died and those who have been injured.
In His Name.
Ras Yoda
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Miss Anna
Member posted on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 - 05:36 am
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Post Number: 169
Registered: 08-2006
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I've read that some Haitians believe that when they die, their souls travel back to Africa to their ancestors land. May Legba lead them safely...
Everyting a work, noting nah plug out :-)
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Schuttzie
Member posted on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 - 05:43 am
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Post Number: 550
Registered: 09-2006
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May God be with these poor people...how very sad. My prayers go out to them.
Love is what makes the world go around...At least it should be!
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Sprat
Member posted on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 - 06:12 am
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Post Number: 1411
Registered: 04-2008
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How terribe....I have 5 young Haitian students working for me, I will find out today if their families are OK.
Such devastation and sadness. Prayers to all.
www.jsprat.wordpress.com
My Wooden Spoons
West end ....is the Best end!
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danap
Member posted on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 - 07:19 am
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Post Number: 387
Registered: 12-2006
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jamaica has around 200 earth quakes a year ,,only 2 or 3 are felt,,
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ras yoda
Member posted on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 - 07:52 am
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Post Number: 183
Registered: 12-2009
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I just heard on the radio that "thousands" may still be buried. Lets hope rescue crews are getting there as quickly as possible.
Ras Yoda
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Rambo
Member posted on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 - 11:11 am
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Post Number: 6048
Registered: 06-2006
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ras yoda
I agree with you....sad that the lack of heavy machinery will slow things greatly, need to have large deployment of lifting equipment,trucks, and so on......they just dont have that many..
I would think looting will start after "initial mind shock" passes....lets hope not...but, they are so poor, aver income is like 400 us a year maybe 2 a day for the good jobs????
"Why go through Life avoiding all risks,is it our desire to arrive safely at Death?"
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Rambo
Member posted on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 - 01:08 pm
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Post Number: 6051
Registered: 06-2006
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watching the news again, I see where all kinds off stuff is heading that way....what bother me is the lack of Large US move to help???
these people need big trucks and large construction equipment....where are our Military Construction Units...?
wake up Washington...money yes...later
RIGHT NOW
MEN and MATERIAL.....past right now...LAST NIGHT would have been nice....
lets not underplay this like Katrina...remember????
this might well turn out to be the worst disaster as far as killed, wounded, and missing goes, plus loss of property.........that modern mankind has every seen..........it needs to be attended to in a BIG FAST WAY!
maybe our standing in the world, if not the Caribbean would be improved........
yaknow Jamaica is right on the same fault line,,God Forbid!
"Why go through Life avoiding all risks,is it our desire to arrive safely at Death?"
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Jenny Shreve
Member posted on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 - 02:03 pm
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Post Number: 116
Registered: 12-2009
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| I just read on-line that the Prime Minister thinks that more than 100,000 people have perished as a result of the quake. Also saw some really truly awful photos of the damaged areas posted by Reuters & AP. It is very, very bad in Haiti right now. Obama has pledged the aide and assistance from the U.S. & I believe that they're mobilizing now, as well as equipment & people from many other countries. The UN Ambassador from Haiti said that what they need most now is a floating ship hospital to be parked just off the coast of Port-Au-Prince, as hospitals have been heavily damaged & have all fallen, trapping patients inside. |
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Reneé
Member posted on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 - 02:11 pm
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Post Number: 652
Registered: 06-2009
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"U.S. officials are laying out a massive military response to the Haiti earthquake, saying that ships, helicopters, transport planes and a 2,000-member Marine unit are either on the way or likely to begin moving soon."
"The general said that a U.S. aircraft carrier, the USS Carl Vinson, is also heading from Norfolk, Va., to the area and should arrive Thursday afternoon."
much more on alleged US military aid heading out here:
http://www.mohavedailynews.com/articles/2010/01/13/ap-update/us_us_haiti_earthqu ake.txt
personally, i have to wonder about the "are either on the way or likely to begin moving soon" part... time will tell. |
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Rambo
Member posted on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 - 02:52 pm
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Post Number: 6056
Registered: 06-2006
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lol...really,,,but I suppose it takes 24 hrs, for men,material,ships to start movin..............
but IMO we should have sent "fast response" like cargo planes with cranes, lifting equipment, trucks, ambulances...and always, sad to say..armed security teams......time is of the essence, people are trapped and dying.......
"Why go through Life avoiding all risks,is it our desire to arrive safely at Death?"
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jamaicamary
Member posted on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 - 04:35 pm
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Post Number: 181
Registered: 01-2009
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God Bless everyone.
Gotta Love Jamaica!
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Yardie
Member posted on Wednesday, January 13, 2010 - 06:55 pm
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Post Number: 3399
Registered: 06-2006
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Jamaica is very lucky. That same fault line starts in Montego Bay and passes through the south of Hispaniola, which includes the Dominican Republic.
Construction in Haiti is not the best either as they just build with concrete with no steel reinforcements.
Really a sad day for them with now over 100,000 dead.
"When you help someone expect nothing in return, you will receive your reward ten times over"
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Rambo
Member posted on Thursday, January 14, 2010 - 01:59 pm
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Post Number: 6065
Registered: 06-2006
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NEW NEWS-Recap..........
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2010_Haiti_earthquake#Background
"Why go through Life avoiding all risks,is it our desire to arrive safely at Death?"
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Rambo
Member posted on Thursday, January 14, 2010 - 02:16 pm
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Post Number: 6067
Registered: 06-2006
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here are a few photos.....taken from internet
reports on Twitter say people still alive under College debris, calling for help...........
also "looting has begun"...a very "bad" and dangerous mood exist in the crowds now........
"Why go through Life avoiding all risks,is it our desire to arrive safely at Death?"
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Bogwoman
Member posted on Thursday, January 14, 2010 - 02:16 pm
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Post Number: 807
Registered: 09-2007
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My prayers are with the people of Haiti, they need all our prayers and whatever we can do to help now.
Blessings
***Wise Folks Count their Blessings....Fools count their problems........Franti Rocks!...
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monk
Member posted on Thursday, January 14, 2010 - 02:18 pm
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Post Number: 3833
Registered: 03-2007
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ASSISTANCE FOR HAITIANS IN AMERICA
Contact the Haitian Embassy at http://www.facebook.com/l/2b96a;202.332.4090
or the nearest Haitian Consulate office in your area to locate your loved ones.
ASSISTANCE FOR AMERICAN CITIZENS ABROAD
(How to trace family members in Haiti)
Call http://www.facebook.com/l/2b96a;888.407.4747 Department of State (US)
ORGANIZATIONS TO SUPPORT WITH MONEY & RESOURCES
I. Yele
Founded by famed Haitian-American GRAMMY Award winning rapper/musician Wyclef Jean (formerly of The Fugees). Visit http://www.facebook.com/l/2b96a;www.yele.org for more information. Text “501501” then type “Yele” to make a $5 donation ASAP.
II. Haiti Support Project
Founded by Dr. Ron Daniels (President of the Institute of the Black World 21st Century) this relief fund will collect your cash donations and send it to grassroots organization.
III. Haitian Women for Haitian Refugees
Haitian Women for Haitian Refugees, Lakou New York, and MUDHA Movement of Dominican Haitian Women are organizing an immediate delivery of first aid relief. MUDHA is traveling to the Dominican/Haitian border, looking at how to reach affected areas. See first aid list of needs below and bring items to:
HAITIAN WOMEN FOR HAITIAN REFUGEES
335 Maple Street, 2nd Floor
Brooklyn, NY (this is not a mailing address)
http://www.facebook.com/l/2b96a;718.735.4660
EVENING DROP-OFF HOURS ARE MON. & WED. 6:30-8:30 P.M.
DAYTIME DROP-OFF HOURS ARE MON. - FRI. 11:00-4:00 P.M.
Please use rear entrance on Lincoln Road between Nostrand and New York Avenue. Enter through St. Francis Church parking lot.
To make a financial tax-deductible donation to Haitian Women for Haitian Refugees, Lakou New York, and MUDHA Movement of Dominican Haitian Women, so that they may take supplies to Haiti, please mail donations to:
IFCO/Haiti Relief
418 West 145th Street
New York NY 10031
You may also make a credit card donation designated for Haiti Relief at http://www.facebook.com/l/2b96a;www.pastorsforpeace.org or by calling IFCO at http://www.facebook.com/l/2b96a;212.926.5757.
IV. The Global Syndicate’s Haiti Project
Give any financial support you can by donating to http://www.facebook.com/l/2b96a;www.theglobalsyndicate.org/get_involved.html. All proceeds will be used to support relief efforts of Project Medishare and Yele (two of our partner organizations that have robust structures that offer direct support).
V. S.H.A.D. (Soin Humanité Amour Dévouement)
“S.H.A.D.” translated into English means Care Humanity Love Devotement. It is a non-profit organization (with 501c3 status) that is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life, while providing education, medical, emotional, and social support services unavailable to low-income Haitian women from 14-45 years old. Their work includes servicing pregnant women and those who live under poverty level who are affected and infected by the HIV/AIDS virus. All monetary donations are being collected via PayPal at donation: http://www.facebook.com/l/2b96a;https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-click&hosted_button_id=10554585
WHAT HAITI NEEDS
Americans and concerned citizens in the entire global community should ask friends, neighbors, religious institutions, social, cultural, or political organizations, local businesses, or your coworkers to begin to gather the following for the people of Haiti. MORE INFORMATION on how to get them to Haiti will be coming soon:
I. Nonperishable foods
WATER
Canned goods
Bags of rice, bags of beans
II. Clothing
New/clean underwear for women, men, girls, and boys
Sneakers/tennis shoes and socks of all sizes for women, men, girls, and boys
Shoes of all sizes for women, men, girls, and boys
Shirts and tee-shirts of all sizes for men and boys
Blouses and dresses of all sizes for women and girls
Jeans, plants, and slacks of all sizes for women, men, girls, and boys
Bras of all sizes for women and girls
III. Supplies MEDICAL SUPPLIES
Blankets
First-aid kits
Diarrhea medication
Eye drops
Insect repellent
Hydrogen peroxide
Skin disinfectant spray
Flashlights, Candles, Matches
Batteries of all sizes
Tents (sold at Walmart and K-Mart)
Scissors Book-bags and knapsacks and purses
Tape (both scotch tape, and thick electrical tape)
Hammers, nails, screwdrivers, pliers
Thick outdoor garbage bags
Water pails, pots, and pans
Paper towels
Cleaning liquids
Disposable utensils (plates, forks, spoons, knives, cups, napkins)
III. Toiletries Toilet paper
Soap
Shampoo
Toothbrushes
Deodorant
Hair combs
Hair brushes
Rubbing alcohol
Hydrogen peroxide
Conditioner
Body lotion
Toothpaste
Sanitary napkins
Tampons
Cotton balls and cotton swabs
Wash cloths
Bath towels
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a noble stroke he lifted high, Which hung not but so swift with tempest fell On the proud crest of Satan that no sight, nor motion of swift thought, less could his shield such ruin intercept; ten paces huge he back recoil'd; the tenth on bended knee...
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Sprat
Member posted on Thursday, January 14, 2010 - 04:49 pm
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Post Number: 1414
Registered: 04-2008
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Those pictures are shocking....
Everyone can help. I spoke with all of my staff today, who will donate from their cheques next week, along with funds from our business to help.
I just got off the phone with a Haitian staff member and her family lives 5 minutes outside of the city....and there is still no word. That is the hardest part...not knowing.
We wait and pray....
www.jsprat.wordpress.com
My Wooden Spoons
West end ....is the Best end!
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SeaWeed
Member posted on Thursday, January 14, 2010 - 08:22 pm
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Post Number: 311
Registered: 07-2009
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| My prayers go out to the people of Haiti. I hope the supplies get to the areas affected soon. God bless the men and women who are on their way to help. |
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jessa
Member posted on Friday, January 15, 2010 - 01:41 am
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Post Number: 1842
Registered: 05-2009
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It is truly awful what is going on there. Earlier, there was a backlog of planes and some had to circle and wait until they could be cleared to land as there is only one runway and they had to get the planes that had already landed out of the way. the FAA from the states has officially 'taken over' the airport, and once that was done, then things went much smoother. The first priority right now is to get the searchers with the dogs that can sniff out live humans out and about. After that is getting doctors with medical equipment out, then after that of course is water and food..and in the middle of this, to prevent disease from breaking out, bodies are collected in dump trucks and brought out of the city rapidly. The sad thing about this is there is not attempt of identification being made, so those buried in mass graves will never have their families and loves ones know for sure what has happened to them.
http://norml.org/index.cfm?Group_ID=5801
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Yardie
Member posted on Friday, January 15, 2010 - 06:32 am
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Post Number: 3401
Registered: 06-2006
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I know many of us never bother to do it but it is always a good idea to register with the US Embassy in any country you plan to visit. It is the only way for them to evacuate you in case of emergency.
Here is the information for Jamaica. Pay close attention to the Registration paragraph and the "Help in an Emergency" tab on the left.
http://kingston.usembassy.gov/information_for_travelers.html
"When you help someone expect nothing in return, you will receive your reward ten times over"
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Weathermon
Member posted on Friday, January 15, 2010 - 06:58 am
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Post Number: 1159
Registered: 07-2008
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These people need our help NOW. Please, if you can only afford to send $ 5 or $ 10 or more, do so now. Many organizations have set up their websites for donating. You can text and donate. We donated through the Clinton Foundation.
https://re.clintonfoundation.org/SSLPage.aspx?pid=3869
Please help if you can. If this had happened in Jamaica, what would you do?
It takes an ordinary man to make a mistake. It takes an extraordinary man to admit he made one.
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Jenny Shreve
Member posted on Friday, January 15, 2010 - 07:10 am
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Post Number: 129
Registered: 12-2009
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Yes, if you would like to donate, you can visit these websites, which have researched & give quickly-perused information about some of the charities you can give to:
http://www.charitywatch.org/hottopics/Haiti.html
http://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=content.view&cpid=1004
I ended up choosing AmeriCares, as 98.7% of every dollar actually goes to aiding the Haitian people! |
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ras yoda
Member posted on Friday, January 15, 2010 - 07:50 am
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Post Number: 207
Registered: 12-2009
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Easy way to donate to Red Cross Text Haiti then 90999 it automatically charges $10.00 to your phone. God bless all of the Haitian people.
Ras Yoda
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