Connecting With Loved Ones in Haiti

Since communications are sketchy at best with regard to friends and family stranded in Haiti since the earthquake, the U.S. State Department has a number you can call: 888-407-4747. You can also find the latest updates via Relief Web.

Both resident Haitians and U.S. visitors (amongst others) are at risk, not just because of the effects of the earthquake itself or the continuing aftershocks, but the fact that water supplies have been contaminated, resources are either extremely limited or totally destroyed, and transportation to the areas that need the most help is challenging at best.

It is unknown how many people were visiting the island, shared by the Dominican Republic, that promises “some of the most impressive ruins of the Caribbean” and lots of adventure, at the time of the quake.

People are deeply concerned, unable to contact loved ones. The U.S. State Department asks that questions be directed to them for now. Read the rest of this entry