Updated Links to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Information on Haiti Earthquake Response

[CC-Conrad Clyburn-MedForeSight]

Colleagues,

Please find below links to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) "Disasters and Emergencies" homepage with up to date information on the response to the earthquake in Haiti ...
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On January 12, 2010, a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck southern Haiti. This is the most violent earthquake that Haiti has experienced in a century. President Obama has directed his administration to respond with swift, coordinated, and aggressive efforts to save lives.

Families of missing Americans living in Haiti are encouraged to contact the State Department at 888-407-4747.

Response:

* President Obama Pledges “Full Support” to the People of Haiti
* Statement from HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius
* American Red Cross Releases $200,000 in Aid to Help Communities Aff...
* Secretary Clinton’s Remarks on the Earthquake in Haiti
* USAID Responds Immediately to Haiti Earthquake

Resources for First Responders:

* Working in Hot Environments (NIOSH)
* Emergency Wound Care after a Natural Disaster (CDC)
* Injuries and Mass Casualty Events
* Brain Injuries and Mass Casualty Events (CDC)
* Burns in Mass Casualty Events (CDC)
* Psychological First Aid for First Responders (SAMHSA)
* Stress Prevention and Management Approaches for Rescue Workers in t...
* A Guide to Managing Stress in Crisis Response Professions (SAMHSA)

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