Crisis in Haiti
Resources and Information

On January 12, 2010, a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck 10 miles outside the capital city of Haiti. The capital city has been devastated with collapsed buildings and people trapped beneath the rubble. Full reports of casualties, damages, and needs are not yet available.

Getting Information About US Citizens in Haiti
The State Department Operations Center has set up the following number for those seeking information about family members in Haiti who are US citizens: 1-888-407-4747. Due to heavy volume, some callers may receive a recording.

Donations for Haiti
Interaction.org has listed known legitimate nonprofit organizations working to provide assistance on the crisis in Haiti.

Statement from Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano on Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian Nationals
Read the statement
January 15, 2010

News and Information
News from CNN
Embassy of Haiti is posting press releases and information.

Avoiding Scams
"FBI warning of Haiti earthquake scams" from CNN.com

In New Jersey
NJ for Haiti
Chaired by Congressman Donald Payne and Senator Raymond Lesniak, NJ for Haiti is a collection of government agencies, non-profit organizations, faith-based agencies, businesses, and citizens dedicated to providing relief and assistance in coordinating the outpouring of support that the citizens of New Jersey have offered to the victims of this disaster.

Health Information in Haitian Creole (Kreyol)
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/languages/haitiancreole.html