Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– The following statement was released Friday from former Presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton regarding the devastation caused by the earthquake in Haiti: We are deeply saddened by the devastation and suffering caused by the recent earthquake in Haiti. The people of Haiti are in our thoughts[Read More…]

WASHINGTON–(ENEWSPF)–Jan. 16, 2010 – Officials at U.S. Southern Command headquarters here provided a recap last night of the previous 48 hours of developments in the Haiti relief effort. Southcom is managing the U.S. military aspects of the earthquake-relief mission. Officials noted that Joint Task Force Haiti had been established to[Read More…]

Washington, D.C.–(ENEWSPF)– From President’s Bill Clinton and George W. Bush: Support the Earthquake Recovery Efforts in Haiti On January 12, a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Haiti just outside the capital city of Port-au-Prince. The devastation – in lives lost, property destroyed, and families displaced – is immense. At the request[Read More…]

NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–15 January 2010 – UNICEF joined the United Nations appeal for $562 million for humanitarian operation in Haiti launched today. The appeal seeks to provide resources to help 3.5 million people for the next 6 months. Key among the urgent needs are life-saving supplies of food, water, medicines and[Read More…]

Albert Lea, MN–(ENEWSPF)–January 16, 2010.  Oxfam staff in Haiti are providing shovels and picks for local civil workers to clear rubble to search for trapped victims in the capital, Port-au-Prince, following Tuesday’s massive earthquake in Haiti. From its Oxford UK warehouse, Oxfam also has up to 10 tons of water,[Read More…]

Chicago, IL–(ENEWSPF)– A major security software company, Symantec Corp., said it spotted a suspicious e-mail with the subject line "Make Your Donations Now," claiming to be from the British Red Cross Society. The e-mail, which has several spelling errors, asks for donations on behalf of Haiti. It also asks people[Read More…]