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From: United States
1/12/2010 22:31 EST
Our thoughts and prayers go out to our members in Haiti.
We will post emergency information for our members in Haiti and their family members abroad as it becomes available.
If you are in Haiti and cannot reach family members abroad, we encourage you to post your whereabouts and status here. If you need to e-mail us directly for assistance contacting relatives, our addresses are:
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Recent Release:
On Call International Opens Haiti Earthquake Emergency Hotline
SALEM, N.H., Jan. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Medical and travel assistance company, On Call International, has set up a national, emergency hotline for the family and friends of travelers visiting Haiti, who might have been affected by the 7.0-magnitude earthquake striking the area 15 kilometers (10 miles) west of the capital of Port-au-Prince.
Anyone attempting to connect with family members or friends traveling or living in the region should call the On Call International hotline: 800-576-5172. Or, they can call On Call International collect at 603-328-1924. Callers should have as much information as possible readily available at the time of call, including tour operator name, itineraries, hotel information or cell phone numbers.
On Call International is a leading provider of customized medical, security and travel assistance for international business and leisure travelers, as well as expatriates, students and others away from home. Operating 24/7/365, On Call International specializes in emergency evacuations from any point on the globe, assisting more than seven million travelers. The U.S.-owned and trained assistance company serves the travel, insurance and maritime industries. On Call is a member and the U.S. representative of the 26-partner International Assistance Group, a global network of independent assistance companies. For more information, visit www.oncallinternational.com.
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adminee
From: United States
1/12/2010 23:20 EST
Here's an emergency number from CNN that I believe is a US State Department Number: 888-407-4747
Plus:
Embassy of the United States Port-au-Prince Haiti
Boulevard du 15 October, Tabarre 41, Tabarre, Haiti
Telephone: (509) (2) 229-8000
Facsimile: (509) (2) 229-8027
Email: acspap@state.gov
British Honorary Consulate
Port au Prince
337 Route de Delmas 72-73
Phone:
011 509 3744 6371
Office hours:
Office Hours: GMT - Mon-Wed: 1700-1800; Fri: 1700-1800
Local Time: Mon-Wed: 1100-1200; Fri: 1100-1200
Canadian Embassy
(+509-1) 2983066, 2983166, 2983284, 2983050
Faximile: (+509-1) 2983801, 2983001, 2499920
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adminee
From: United States
1/13/2010 08:44 EST
US Embassy's Warden Message (1/13/10)
This Warden Message is to apprise U.S. Citizens of the latest information available regarding the
earthquake of January 12.
On January 12 at approximately 5:30 p.m., an earthquake measuring 7.0 on the Richter scale struck near
Port Au Prince, followed by multiple aftershocks. There are reports of extensive damage, and
communications remain extremely difficult. Additional aftershocks remain a possibility. The U.S.
Embassy is working to ascertain the extent of the damage and check on the status of U.S. citizens
around the island.
U.S. citizens in Haiti should remain in shelter. If exposed when an aftershock hits, seek shelter
immediately or try to get to open space, away from buildings and other structures. If indoors, take
shelter under a heavy table or desk, or in a doorway.
U.S. citizens in Haiti should seek safe shelter and remain there. Avoid damaged buildings, and obey all
instructions from local authorities. Do not use flame in case of disrupted gas lines. Avoid downed
power lines. If possible, please contact friends and relatives outside of Haiti to inform them of your
welfare.
The U.S. Embassy in Port Au Prince has set up a task force at the Embassy which is taking calls as
conditions permit. The Embassy is working to identify Americans in Haiti who need urgent assistance
and to identify sources of emergency help. Americans are urged to contact the Embassy via email at
ACSPaP@state.gov to request assistance. Americans in Haiti can call the Embassy’s Consular Task Force
at 509-2229-8942, 509-2229-8089, 509-2229-8322, or 509-2229-8672. The State Department has also
created a task force to monitor the emergency. People in the U.S. or Canada with information or
inquiries about U.S. citizens in Haiti may reach the Haiti Task Force at 888-407-4747. Outside of the U.S.
and Canada, call 202-501-4444.
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From: United States
1/13/2010 11:58 EST
US State Department Travel Alert (1/13/2010):
The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the situation in Haiti and urges them to avoid travel to Haiti in the aftermath of a powerful earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12. An earthquake measuring 7.0 on the Richter scale struck near Port Au Prince, followed by multiple aftershocks. The U.S. Embassy is working to ascertain the extent of the damage and check on the status of U.S. citizens around the island. This Travel Alert expires on March 13, 2010.
There are reports of extensive damage, and communications remain extremely difficult. Additional aftershocks remain a possibility. A Tsunami Watch for Haiti and neighboring islands issued by the Pacific Tsunami Alert Center has expired.
U.S. citizens in Haiti should remain in shelter. If exposed when an aftershock hits, take steps to avoid falling debris by getting to as open a space as possible, away from walls, windows, buildings and other structures. If indoors, take shelter under a heavy table or desk, or in a doorway. Avoid damaged buildings, and obey all instructions from local authorities. Do not use matches, lighters, candles or other flame in case of disrupted gas lines. Avoid downed power lines.
If possible, U.S. citizens in Haiti should contact friends and relatives outside of Haiti to inform them of their welfare.
The U.S. Embassy in Port Au Prince has set up a task force at the Embassy which is taking calls as conditions permit. The Embassy is working to identify U.S. citizens in Haiti who need urgent assistance and to identify sources of emergency help.
U.S. citizens are urged to contact the Embassy via email to request assistance. U.S. citizens in Haiti can call the Embassy’s Consular Task Force at 509-2229-8942, 509-2229-8089, 509-2229-8322, or 509-2229-8672. The State Department has also created a task force to monitor the emergency. People in the U.S. or Canada with information or inquiries about U.S. citizens in Haiti may reach the Haiti Task Force at 888-407-4747. Outside of the U.S. and Canada, call 202-501-4444. For further information and updates, please see the State Department’s Consular Affairs website.
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CNN has reported the following:
That some Americans in Haiti and other foreigners, who are not injured, are congregating at the airport.
And, they have also reported that some injured Americans are going to the Embassy for assistance.
They are also reporting that the airport is functional (with limited capabilities) and will be able to receive incoming planes for emergency assistance relief.
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State Department Briefing:
About 80 Embassy spouses and children are being evacuated.
There are reports of injuries to Americans in Haiti and the US Embassy is trying to reach out to them to provide assistance.
Ships from Department of Defense, Coast Guard are heading to the area. They have limited aid capabilities, but some do have helicopters on them. Additional support is moving in as quickly as possible.
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