Haiti 48 hours later

SixofNine

from:http://www.boston.com/bigpicture/2010/01/haiti_48_hours_later.html

Note: better viewing @ link, pictures are cut off on JWN

January 14, 2010

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Two days after the magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck beneath Port-au-Prince, Haiti, some of the massive damage is becoming more apparent. Rescue teams are arriving, aid groups are trying their best to battle huge logistical challenges, bodies are being identified, and some medical care is being given. Rescue teams from all over the world have joined the recovery effort, as the United States pledged $100 million in relief efforts. The Red Cross ventured an estimate of up to 50,000 deaths, as bodies at the local morgues overflowed into the streets. Collected here are some more scenes from this devastated region - seeyesterday's entry as well. (33 photos total)

Residents watch as heavy machinery razes a destroyed building after a major earthquake hit the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince, January 14, 2010. (REUTERS/Carlos Barria)

2 Rescue dogs are seen in their enclosure before leaving for Haiti at the Torrejon military airbase in Torrejon de Ardoz, Spain, Wednesday Jan. 13, 2010. Firefighters without Borders, the International Red Cross and other aid groups said they are preparing a major disaster relief effort in Haiti after a powerful earthquake struck the capital. (AP Photo/Daniel Ochoa de Olza) # . . Much more at LINK

cantleave

Those pictures really hit home, what has happened. Post is harrowing but appreciated.

Farkel

I just received word that the Watchtower Printing Corporation has pledged the following amount in disaster aid:

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Farkel

besty

For Immediate Release
January 14, 2010

Earthquake in Haiti

NEW YORK—Jehovah’s Witnesses worldwide are expressing deep concern for the victims of the devastating earthquake that took place in Haiti on January 12, 2010. Many Witnesses have made particular inquiry about the welfare of their 16,000 fellow worshippers in Haiti after learning of the magnitude 7.0 earthquake that struck about 10 miles southwest of Port-au-Prince.

Although direct communication to Haiti remains problematic at this time, preliminary reports are starting to be received at the Witnesses’ world headquarters in Brooklyn. The branch office of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Haiti at Santo, near Port-au-Prince, reports no injuries among their personnel and no major structural damage to their buildings. Additionally, communication was established with Witness missionaries, and no injuries are reported among the missionaries or the traveling elders among Jehovah’s Witnesses who were visiting congregations in the affected areas. Sadly, preliminary reports confirm that 58 Witnesses lost their lives in the earthquake; that number is expected to rise as more reports are received.

Witnesses around the world are offering their assistance. The Witnesses’ relief efforts are currently being coordinated from their world headquarters in Brooklyn with the assistance of the branch office in the Dominican Republic, providing practical help and spiritual comfort for the victims. More detailed information will be provided as it becomes available.

Jehovah’s Witnesses have been actively promoting Bible education in Haiti for over 80 years.

Contact: J. R. Brown, telephone: (718) 560-5600

Last updated 14 January 2010 22:31:47 GMT

Farkel

: The Witnesses’ relief efforts are currently being coordinated from their world headquarters in Brooklyn with the assistance of the branch office in the Dominican Republic, providing practical help and spiritual comfort for the victims.

There you have it: "practical help" and "spiritual comfort for the victims." Bible studies and books. Exactly what the victims need, huh?

Farkel

Mickey mouse

NEW YORK—Jehovah’s Witnesses worldwide are expressing deep concern for the victims of the devastating earthquake that took place in Haiti on January 12, 2010.

Are they going to express the same "deep concern" for the victims of Armageddon (Haiti x 1000)?

Thought not.

Leolaia

How many homes are they gonna build for the now homeless "fellow worshippers"? I think they'd have to do better than "quick builds" in that earthquake zone, anyway.

cameo-d

If you are inclined to contribute to the WT just remember: Do not write "For Haiti Relief" in the memo area of your check.

WT does not accept checks that are 'designated'.

Your check will be returned.

thetrueone

Yes truck loads of Watchtower and Awake magazines have been quickly scurry off to these devastated areas.

This earthquake once again proves without doubt that we are living in the end times of the Apocalypse.

This spiritual food is being rushed to where the need is great among the Haitian population ....... praise Jehovah

MsDucky

It's sad. I don't know what to say.

Haiti 48 hours later

Earthquake in Haiti

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