With a heavy heart and deep sympathy it has been confirmed that an earthquake of 7.0 magnitude hit Haiti shortly after 5pm today (1/12/10).The quake was centered about 6 miles (10 kilometers) underground, according to the USGS -- a depth that can produce severe shaking. At least 10 aftershocks followed, including two in the magnitude 5 range, the USGS reported.
Although there is no tally on the number of deaths, the number is expected to climb quickly and amount to what some are calling "a profound loss of life." Among the damages already reported are collapsed buildings and power lines. It has been reported that as night fell people joined together in song and prayer asking for mercy as at least 28 aftershocks of magnitude of 4.0 or greater continued to shake the country.
HUSL Today sends our condolences to those affected by this recent tragedy. Our prayers are with you and your family.
President Obama gave the following statement:
"My thoughts and prayers go out to those who have been affected by this earthquake. We are closely monitoring the situation and we stand ready to assist the people of Haiti.”
No matter what your religious beliefs are, I ask that you take a moment and hope for the best. I have already donated and so can you!
Here's how YOU can help! Text "HAITI" to 90999 to donate $10 to RedCross relief efforts in Haiti. Learn more HERE: http://bit.ly/6KiRtE . OR to donate $5 text 501501 the word YELE. The donation will be charged to your phone bill.
Or you can go online to organizations like the Red Cross and Mercy Corps to make a contribution to the disaster relief efforts.
***UPDATE: Here is a list of organizations providing earthquake relief: http://itsjustlight.com/?page_id=777
More Photos of the destruction:
"Words have no wings but they can fly a thousand miles."
Korean Proverb
Source: Cnn.com
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