Haiti Resilience Network: January 12, 2009 7.0 Earthquake Disaster

Haiti has been hit by a 7.0 Earthquake -- the largest earthquake in Haiti in 200 years. Although a tsunami warning was given, no significant tsunami damage has been reported. Communication in Haiti has been knocked out, so information is still trickling in. However, it appears that thousands are likely dead and dying. This means also that tens of thousands need immediate help and potentially hundreds of thousands may require some form of national, community based, and personal assistance. Please provide information that can clarify the impact on lives, health conditions, and the type of world response that is being engaged. Where possible, focus on gaps that need immediate attention, as well as a strategies and planning efforts to respond in a timely manner.