(photo by: aeroflight.co.uk)As of Wednesday, February 10th this is some news from various areas of Haiti including Petit Goave
- 47% of all Haitians are under 18 years of age. Sadly, a big problem is that too many young people are dying because of diarrhea and respiratory infections
- No banks were open as of Feb. 4th
- Many citizens have fled to Petit Goave from Port au Prince. As of yet the number is difficult to determine
- Many residents prefer plastic sheeting to tents as the sheeting is easier to store (not much storage space as you might expect) and it keeps people closer to their homes
- A good deal of cleaning of debris is taking place on a number of streets
- The area is really pretty stable and peaceful according to CHF International
- Shelter is becoming as important as obtaining water
- The Haitian government as of Feb. 9th estimates the death toll at 230,000.
You can help Haiti by going to http://www.schoolscountcorp.org/ to make a donation to rebuild St. Joseph School in Petit Goave, Haiti
Thanks,
Dick Flesher
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