Haiti Earthquake update 1/20/2010
 
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January 20, 2010
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Haiti – Earthquake
Disaster Response Report 9
January 20, 2010
Background
On January 12, at 5:22pm local time, a series of earthquakes ranging from magnitude 6.5 to 7.3 struck Haiti in the highly populated area of Department Ouest, 10 miles southeast of Port-au-Prince.
Key Developments
A major aftershock occurred this morning, the largest in two days. Reports from the field indicate that all Red Cross activities will continue as planned, but staff are still assessing impact.
A total of 18 Red Cross Emergency Response Units (ERUs) have been activated for the response, of which eleven have arrived and are operational, delivering medical care, clean water, logistics and telecommunications support. With the deployment of two additional teams yesterday, the Haiti disaster response has expanded to become the single largest deployment of the global Red Cross network for one affected country in history.
The Red Cross is now reaching affected areas outside of Port-au-Prince, establishing first aid and posts and assessing water needs for earthquake survivors. Inside Port-au-Prince, distributions of relief supplies, delivery of clean water and medical care continues. Relief distributions have been planned for 300,000 people.
Yesterday, American Red Cross president Gail McGovern visited Red Cross relief operations in Haiti.
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Numbers at a Glance
Estimated deaths
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50,000
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World Health Organization – 1/16/10
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Total population in affected area
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3 million
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United Nations – 1/15/10
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International Federation Response:
Emergency Appeal
Disaster Relief Emergency Fund
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US $103.3 million
US $491,265
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International Federation – 1/15/10
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American Red Cross Resources
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Relief Emergency Response Unit
IT/Telecommunications Emergency Response Unit
FACT team delegate
2 logistics delegates
1 communications delegate
Relief supplies for 10,000 families
US $127 million |
American Red Cross – 1/20/10
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