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13th January 2010

World Vision is now collecting funds as the international relief organisation mobilises its response to the powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake in Haiti.

Latest reports from World Vision staff in Haiti suggest the capital Port-Au-Prince has been devastated and that the need will be great.

World Vision staff member Crystal Penner in Haiti said: “Many people will be without shelter and thus water tonight.”

World Vision Haiti is now expecting to respond swiftly.

“There are goods prepositioned in various locations across the country,” explained Crystal.

“The challenge will be accessing those supplies and providing swift transport of the supplies to those in need, particularly since the airport has been damaged.

“World Vision Haiti is quite experienced in emergency response. It is a country vulnerable to hurricanes and flooding and so has conducted several responses.”

To support the World Vision relief effort in Haiti please call 0800 800 776 or go to www.worldvision.org.nz.

 
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