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EARTHQUAKE IN HAITI
The Republic of Haiti was hit by several earthquakes on Jan. 12, 2010 that have caused great destruction and untold suffering. The entire community is concerned about the Haitian people and the Haitian community here in Everett. This page is dedicated to helping you find information on the crisis as it unfolds. Public Access computers are available at the Everett libraries and our staff is ready to assist you in using these resources.
Latest News about Haiti:
- Planet Compas (89.3 FM) offers live streaming coverage from Haiti online at Planet Compas.
- Coverage of international events from the United Nations -- use the search box for more about Haiti.
- U.S. response to the Earthquake from the Whitehouse
Information about family in Haiti:
- State Department number for Americans seeking information about family in Haiti: 1-888-407-4747
- Red Cross Family Links -- Database of individuals assisted by the Red Cross and of those seeking family members
Assistance to Haitians in the U.S.
- Haitian Consulate in Boston - Emmanuelle Dupiton, Consul, 617-266-3660
- United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, District #1 - 617-565-4215
- Senator Edward J. Markey, 5 High St. Suite 101, Medford, Call Maggie McClory, Constituent Services Director at 781-396-2900
Charitable Organizations working in Haiti:
- Better Business Bureau's List of charities providing relief in Haiti that meet BBB standards.
- MSNBC's list of charitable organizations supporting Haiti
- NPR Twitter feed
Local Relief Organizations:
- Everett Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund - City of Everett Relief Fund, Stacy De Maria, Chairperson, Donations through the Everett Credit Union
- Partners in Health/Zanmi Lansante - Organization with a long history of work in Haiti - founded by Paul Farmer and others.
- St. Boniface Haiti Foundation - a well established organization working in Haiti.
Local Information Sources:
- Tricity Haitian Relief - Everett, Malden & Medford - donations may be made through the Century Bank
- Boston Haitian Reporter
- Boston.com: Boston-area Resources for relief and support
- List of Resources for Haitians in Boston
- Boston.com Twitter feed
Dealing with Grief:
- Cambridge Health Alliance, Mental Health Team Call 617-665-3980 - Assistance in Creole and English
- Boston Medical Center
- Hallmark Health offers counselling (call 781-338-7257) and bereavement support (call Ms. Seifert 781-338-7861)
- National Child Traumatic Stress Network
About Haiti:
- Haiti Reference -- A website about Haiti created and maintained by Boston Public Library Reference Librarian Jean Antoine - In French, some English
- Haitiwebs -- A virtual community – In French and English
- Haiti -- Resources in the Everett Public Libraries and libraries in the NOBLE network