earthquake

Haiti Update From the American Red Cross (2010.01.14)

Posted January 14th, 2010 in Health Policy

On January 12, 2010, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake caused widespread damage on the island of Haiti, especially in the capital city of Port au Prince. Aftershocks continue to shake the island. As with most earthquakes, we expect to see an immediate need for food, water, temporary shelter, medical services and emotional support.

Topics: American Red Cross, ARC, earthquake, Haiti, Healthcare News and Updates, Red Cross, SDCMS News and Updates, volunteer

Surviving 8.8 Santiago, Chile

Posted April 23rd, 2010 in

While en route to South America for a much-anticipated vacation cruise from Chile to Brazil, my wife informed me that Chile was known to have earthquakes. How right she was, but at the time it didn’t really dawn on me that we might actually experience an earthquake. After all, what were the odds that one would occur during our brief, four-day visit?

Topics: Chile, earthquake, first-person perspective

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