Fellow Haiti Members..

[Lucky2Lucky 2,526]

Hi All, I wanted to reach out to make sure everyone's family/loved one is safe after the earthquake and hurricane last weekend. I meant to make this post earlier. We have family in Les Cayes who lost their homes but thankfully they are all right. I hope everyone is safe and accounted for and wish a speedy visa process for those who are waiting!! Poor Haiti never catches a break. 

[SalishSea 16,776]

1 hour ago, Luckycuds said:

Poor Haiti never catches a break. 

Isn't that the truth.... ❤️ .   Wishing safety for all.

[jakelake 222]

Hurricanes and earthquakes are in almost country. That is not necessarily the problem for Haiti. The problem is its infrastructure. It is not prepared.

Japan has thousands of earthquakes every year but they are prepared. The housing, for the most part, is earthquake resistant.

 

 

[Lucky2Lucky 2,526]

45 minutes ago, jakelake said:

Hurricanes and earthquakes are in almost country. That is not necessarily the problem for Haiti. The problem is its infrastructure. It is not prepared.

Japan has thousands of earthquakes every year but they are prepared. The housing, for the most part, is earthquake resistant.

 

 

I wouldn't say earthquakes and hurricane are in almost every country but yes, you are correct, there are many issues that make these natural disasters even worse in Haiti than other places. TOO many issues to make a complete list; use of charcoal and loss of natural forest/ground cover, corrupt government with little to no oversights, lack of affordable good education, lack of clean water access, electricity, lack of sanitation, poor roads, no building codes etc I'm sure you know the list just goes on. The people end up being the ones to suffer though without all these. For many of us our families will never get the opportunity to leave (even for visits) and see what life could be like elsewhere. 

[jakelake 222]

4 minutes ago, Luckycuds said:

I wouldn't say earthquakes and hurricane are in almost every country but yes, you are correct, there are many issues that make these natural disasters even worse in Haiti than other places. TOO many issues to make a complete list; use of charcoal and loss of natural forest/ground cover, corrupt government with little to no oversights, lack of affordable good education, lack of clean water access, electricity, lack of sanitation, poor roads, no building codes etc I'm sure you know the list just goes on. The people end up being the ones to suffer though without all these. For many of us our families will never get the opportunity to leave (even for visits) and see what life could be like elsewhere. 

Even though the situation is tough in Haiti, there are many beautiful places in Haiti. In fact, there are some people in Haiti who are living better than the majority of people in the US. If someone has the means, living in Haiti is not a bad place. I would probably try to stay away from Port-au-prince as much as possible.

[Lucky2Lucky 2,526]

1 hour ago, jakelake said:

Even though the situation is tough in Haiti, there are many beautiful places in Haiti. In fact, there are some people in Haiti who are living better than the majority of people in the US. If someone has the means, living in Haiti is not a bad place. I would probably try to stay away from Port-au-prince as much as possible.

Yes, definitely! Unfortunately no one we know lives *that* well as family is in PAP. But we love the outskirts of Jacmel.-not so much the ride through the mountains though. Visited Port Salut once and that was beautiful would love to go back. Spent a little bit of time up north and the outskirts of Cap Haitian were beautiful as well. I just wish there wasn't so much suffering in the country. 

[Brayan Manigat 3]

Hello guys  hope you are doing well.

 

Is there any news about Haiti us embassy 

Which DQ month they're working on 

 

I'm desperately waiting

 

 

 

 

[Justus Forever 85]

Good Morning,

 

I have my family safe and they have been living on this older ladies lawn since my house was destroyed in the earthquake my husband had to pull my mother in law and daughters out the rubble but their all ok thank god. we are thinking how to make a way down the line. prayers up for Haiti my husband has been helping find people with no good outcomes and the babies so many loss lives I wish they were prepared but this is haiti so many houses business schools are lost. 

[Ed F. 1]

I was in Port au Prince visiting my wife and son when the earthquake happened. We felt the building shake and ran outside. Thankfully everyone is okay and there was no damage, but it was a scary experience. 

[Lucky2Lucky 2,526]

On 8/23/2021 at 9:15 AM, Justus Forever said:

Good Morning,

 

I have my family safe and they have been living on this older ladies lawn since my house was destroyed in the earthquake my husband had to pull my mother in law and daughters out the rubble but their all ok thank god. we are thinking how to make a way down the line. prayers up for Haiti my husband has been helping find people with no good outcomes and the babies so many loss lives I wish they were prepared but this is haiti so many houses business schools are lost. 

I’m so sorry- I am glad your family is okay- that is so scary. My husbands cousin/aunts/uncles all lost their home too. They are in the Les Cayes area but very remote. We are raising money to send a construction team from PaP to the Les Cayes area to fix/rebuild some homes. They haven’t had any organization arrive and it’s been almost two weeks!! They are organizing themselves though and looking out for each other. I hope you husband and  daughters can come here quickly! I’ll pray for your family 

[Lucky2Lucky 2,526]

On 8/24/2021 at 6:10 AM, Ed F. said:

I was in Port au Prince visiting my wife and son when the earthquake happened. We felt the building shake and ran outside. Thankfully everyone is okay and there was no damage, but it was a scary experience. 

I’m glad you are all safe! My in laws live in Port au Prince so they were safe too this time luckily. I hope your wife and son will be able to arrive soon!!

[Justus Forever 85]

5 minutes ago, Luckycuds said:

I’m so sorry- I am glad your family is okay- that is so scary. My husbands cousin/aunts/uncles all lost their home too. They are in the Les Cayes area but very remote. We are raising money to send a construction team from PaP to the Les Cayes area to fix/rebuild some homes. They haven’t had any organization arrive and it’s been almost two weeks!! They are organizing themselves though and looking out for each other. I hope you husband and  daughters can come here quickly! I’ll pray for your family 

yes my husband said some people are out there but not reaching some of the areas but my job donated a lot and I started a go fund me so my husband has been buying food water medicine diapers for the families around him and then some

[Lucky2Lucky 2,526]

1 hour ago, Justus Forever said:

yes my husband said some people are out there but not reaching some of the areas but my job donated a lot and I started a go fund me so my husband has been buying food water medicine diapers for the families around him and then some

I’m glad you both are able to help out and your job as well. Hope everyone continues to stay safe .