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Haiti Earthquake: How to Contact Family and Friends in Haiti
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by Amy Judd | January 13, 2010 at 02:51 pm
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After the Haiti earthquake that measured 7.0 on the Richter Scale and caused extensive damage and what is predicted to be hundreds of thousands of deaths in the country, those living outside of Haiti are trying desperately to contact their family and friends.
We have put together a list of ways to try and get information on your loved ones. Please note that communication with the country is still very limited and to keep trying for as long as you can.
The United States State Department has started a hot line to get information on people in Haiti - 1 (888) 407-4747. Due to the heavy volume of calls, some callers may receive a recording. This number is for U.S citizens living or traveling in Haiti however.
The American Red Cross advises to try calling direct to Haiti if you are trying to reach others there. They insist to keep trying until you can get through. Also try numbers of those who live nearby as they may be able to help as well.
The International Committee of the Red Cross has also set up a Family Links page where you can search for the name of your relatives, or register yourself, or the name of your relative you are looking for.
Twitter is also a good resource if you are looking for information from anyone in the area. Twitter users are generally using the #Haiti hashtag to update with any information and you can follow accounts such as the American Red Cross on Twitter for updates.
Google Crisis Response has set up a missing person's page.
There is also a Haiti Earthquake Facebook page to post and look for information.
Feel free to post information on this story in the comments section of anyone you are looking for and to communicate with others here.
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Gary Howell (not verified)at 15:53 on January 13th, 2010
We are desparately looking to find any information about "The House of Hope" in Gressier, Haiti. This is an orphanage. Alice Barthole is the founder and we are hoping that anyone can give us some insight on the situation. Like many others we are unable to contact anyone on the island. Our hopes and prayers are that someone , anyone that has the ability to communicate from the island will give us som type of information. We are greatly concerned about Alice and the children as well as the rest of the community surrounding the orphanage. Anyone that can give us any information will be eternally appreciated. Best Regards, Gary Howell garyhowell4321@gmail.com
at 15:57 on January 13th, 2010
Have you tired a Twitter Search? There are a few pieces of information about the House of Hope, although nothing definite I'm afraid.
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KL (not verified)at 12:53 on January 14th, 2010
This came from a Facebook post on a Haiti page, I hope this is the one you are looking for: Yvonne Parti News from GRESSIER...most of the village was flattened and there are many dead and injured on the streets with very little to help them with. The MIRACLE is that the entire 200 kids and staff of the orphanage are alive with no injuries. The Orphanage has suffered some damage but can be repaired. People who are on the ...streets are coming to the orphanage for food and water. Alice has water and power and food for a week at this point ( depending on how many more people come for help).
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Frantz Belizaire (not verified)at 08:00 on January 15th, 2010
This is Alice's son. I just wanted to confirm the information you reported. I spoke with her on Thursday 14th of Jan. I also post it on my FB page. Like you said it is a miracle that all the children at the orphanage are safe considering how bad the destruction in Gressier. Thanks for sharing the update with everyone
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Tayra (not verified)at 12:24 on January 15th, 2010
Hello Frantz so glad to learn that your mom and the children are doing well. I have friends who are looking for their mother and my friend. She was in Leogane, Haiti at the time of the earthquake. Do you know how far the orphanage is from Leogane. is there a way to contact anyone in that area, any help would be appreciated. I tried to go to facebook but there are more than one Frantz Belizaire
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Frantz Belizaire (not verified)at 09:30 on January 21st, 2010
Tayra, Email me at fffranz@aol.com or send me your name or contact info so we can connect on FB. Thanks
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barry p (not verified)at 13:08 on January 17th, 2010
HiWencyl said they have 3 days of food left. Have you heard anything from alice? What do they need. Are they safe? We are trying to get supplies to them using all means that we havebarry
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Sarah Toto (not verified)at 21:34 on January 21st, 2010
I am so glad to hear about your mother. I have been praying for her nonstop since the earthquake hit. I met her a few summers ago when I went to Gressier with a team from our church. She is an amazing woman and I am so glad to hear she is okay.
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DrLindaShelton (not verified)at 21:26 on January 17th, 2010
REGISTER WITH THE RED CROSS AT: www.familylinks.icrc.org/WFL_HTI.NSF/DocIndex/locate_eng?opendocument I have placed a lot of other links in my articles in Examiner.com at: www.examiner.com/x-24257-Cook-County-Government-Examiner I'll keep an eye out for info Good Luck!
at 16:17 on January 13th, 2010
Great post, Amy.
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Carmen L Gordon (not verified)at 17:15 on January 13th, 2010
My colleague is searching for information regarding his brother in Port o Prince. The brother's name is Ajilien Romin.
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marilyne (not verified)at 17:26 on January 13th, 2010
desperately looking for my mother, Charlotte Belot, last known location was hotel ife petionville
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ronald-haitian (not verified)at 15:11 on January 15th, 2010
Idk but on cnn.com i saw the pics it had and it had 52 pics. And i saw somethin on petionville where ppl are sleeping. dat may help. but im sorry to say that one of the pics showed a hotel crushed and a person under it on a mattress
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britney (not verified)at 17:42 on January 13th, 2010
One member of upcoming Haitian rap group HVC is in Haiti, and has not been heard from since the earthquake. If anyone has seen or heard from Vladimir of the group HVC, please let me know!! He went on a trip to visit his mother and other family in Port-au-Prince
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Jonas Luma (not verified)at 23:39 on January 14th, 2010
Is there a way to get a list of the casualties from Haiti, maybe names of people they have recovered or know about currently. I'm searching for my Father, Gerard Luma. who lives in Port au Prince. please email me anything, any information that may help. ncs0121@yahoo.com Jonas Luma
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Wideline (not verified)at 06:21 on January 14th, 2010
I'm desperately looking for my mother, Marie Maude Momplaisir and Danny Saint Lot they live at Christ-roi. If anyone has informations about them contact please. Email: perrierwideline@yahoo.com or 347-644-3980
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JONAS LUMA (not verified)at 23:34 on January 14th, 2010
I can totally empathize with you and everyone else worried for a friend or a family member. My father is 82yrs old. His name is Gerard Luma. lives in 16 Bis Impasse Blaise Ave Fouchard Port Au Prince, Haiti. Last contact made with him was a week ago before the earthquake. I am desperate to know if he is alive or well, I am anxious and feel very helpless about the situation. If anyone can help please. His cell is 011-509-420-5097 my home number is 909-894-3265 cell is 909-553-4279 email: ncs0121@yahoo.com please help! Anyone! Jonas Luma
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Jose Maria Imbert (not verified)at 08:54 on January 14th, 2010
We are looking for the father of our friend. His name is Dorsainvil Cupidon.He was working at the DGI building near the national palace.Please any information helps you may havewill help us to know his whereabouts. We know that people were pulled alive from this building and were taken to hospitals abroad if any lists of these with contact info for each is available it would be appreciated as well. His daughter, wife and son are all ok and in contact with one another.
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ronald-haitian (not verified)at 15:13 on January 15th, 2010
on cnn.com it said dat the places around it was damaged but it doesnt seem so bad cuz the streets seemed ok
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Smith Gertin (not verified)at 10:26 on January 14th, 2010
My name is Smith Gertin and I am despartely searching for my wife and children. Her name is Claudette Cherles Gertin. She resides at 026 Barette, Petit-Goave Barette. She is with our two children. Any information, please email me at buniversal@aol.com or contact me 1-800-237-4442 Thank you, for any help you can offer. I have been here in America and trying to have my family follow. God Bless
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Melissa Lucien (not verified)at 13:19 on January 14th, 2010
Am looking for my family that's leave on Christ-Roi Ruelle Monplaisir and my mother in law Velita Millias who leave on Delma 6.I cannot get on contact with nether one of the them!!!bellemelou1986@yahoo.com or 8453005191
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Genia Alix (not verified)at 15:46 on January 14th, 2010
please if anyone hear about christ roi please email me at this email address above or call me at 954 598 3324 cause im looking for my brother that live at christ roi
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Genia Alix (not verified)at 15:49 on January 14th, 2010
please if anyone hear any type of news about christ roi please feel free to call me at 954 598 3324 or email me geniaalix4@gmail.com
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Genia Alix (not verified)at 15:51 on January 14th, 2010
please anyone that hears any type of news about christ roi feel free to let me know call me at 954 598 3324 or email me at geniaalix4@gmail.com cause im looking for my brother his name is Amos Alix
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Arlene (not verified)at 19:44 on January 14th, 2010
My boyfriends family has been desperately trying to contact their family in Leogane, Haiti- If anyone heard of the whereabouts of Presler Joseph or their family please,please,please contact us @ rickjoseph407@yahoo.com or 407-409-0747. Any information on the Leogane will be greatly appreciated.
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Nadine Mesidor (not verified)at 21:16 on January 14th, 2010
looking for my aunt and her kids her name is Menelie Aupont , Gina Louis Linda Pierre, Sandy Pierre, Stephanie Pierre Stevens Pierre
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Nadine Mesidor (not verified)at 21:31 on January 14th, 2010
i'm looking for my aunt she lives in christ roi with her kids Linda, Stephanie, Sandy, Stevens pierre and Gina louis. i'm also looking for lifise aupont in delsmas 33 and my sister nathalie mesidor leveque she is pregnant. i also have my godfather and his family in carrefour mahotiere 75 route simalo. their phone number is 2344064.thank you
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Evodie Cherit (not verified)at 04:09 on January 15th, 2010
Anyone that has feedback for Christ roi please don't hesitate to let me know by email or call me on 310-598-0771. I'am looking for my cousin Gina St Preux and her kids Steevenson Lamarre, Lans, Cedrick. I also have my cousin " the Desauguste family "at thomassin 28 that i haven't hear from them since after the earthquake.
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Stella Pierre-Louis (not verified)at 06:29 on January 15th, 2010
Hello my name is Stella, I'm looking for my Stepmom and brothers and sisters, Ravens Pierre-Louis, Alain Pierre-Louis, Johanne Pierre-Louis, Magalie Pierre-Louis, they live in Delma 3. If anybody have any news about Delma 3 # 13 please let me know. And for my Mother who live in Boulevard jean jacques dessalines,port-au prince. Email me: sweetstella84@hotmail.com or call me at 201-838-9147.
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Aleida (not verified)at 07:33 on January 15th, 2010
Im looking for news abt Marie ThereseGuilloteau. Anyone with any information is greatly appreciated. Thank you