The United Nations in New York is sharing its internal situation reports on Haiti relief efforts with the media. ENN is publishing key points of the first report we received and recommends readers to follow the developing news and where possible to contribute to the relief efforts. The UN United States Fund has waived all administrative fees for anyone donating to Haiti relief efforts, so that 100% of every dollar donated will go directly to save the children of Haiti. http://www.unicefusa.org/haitiquake
The United Nations in New York is sharing its internal situation reports on Haiti relief efforts with the media. ENN is publishing key points of the first report we received and recommends readers to follow the developing news and where possible to contribute to the relief efforts. The UN United States Fund has waived all administrative fees for anyone donating to Haiti relief efforts, so that 100% of every dollar donated will go directly to save the children of Haiti. http://www.unicefusa.org/haitiquake
Highlights of the report issued January 16th by the Office of Coordination for Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), New York follow.
Logistics and the lack of transport remain the key constraints to the delivery of aid. Needs are still being identified as access becomes possible and as assessments begin to take place.
Displaced populations are currently scattered across multiple locations where there is open space. Temporary shelters urgently need to be established. 

Fifteen sites have been identified for distribution of relief items. World Food Program reached 13,000 people today with food, jerry cans and water purification tablets (provided by International Office for Migration (IOM)).
Twenty Six search-and-rescue teams are on the ground and deployed to priority sites. No additional urban search-and-rescue teams should be deployed at this stage. 

A Flash Appeal for US$562 million was launched in New York to cover 3 million people for six months.
180 Tons Delivered

Flights carrying humanitarian aid are arriving in Port-au-Prince with medical supplies, medical teams, search-and-rescue teams, food and non-food items. A total of 180 tons of relief supplies have arrived in-country so far. Operations are heavily constrained due to the lack of fuel, transport, communications and handling capacity at the airport. Some flights are being re-routed through Santo Domingo airport, which is also becoming congested.
Search and Rescue
Response efforts are focused on search and rescue, medical assistance, the disposal of dead bodies and providing temporary shelter. There is also a need for food and water purification tablets. Fifteen distribution centres have been identified in Port-au-Prince for the distribution of relief aid, including high-energy biscuits and ready-to-eat meals.
The US military is dispatching a Navy aircraft carrier and large-deck amphibious ship, as well as military transport aircraft and assessment teams to Haiti. The ship is expected to arrive today carrying, among other items, 12 helicopters. It will assume control of air traffic.
For more information on connecting with family members is available from the International Red Cross at: http://www.familylinks.icrc.org/familylinks
Additional resources for educators:
ttp://www.reliefweb.int/rw/rwb.nsf/db900SID/SHIG-7ZSCV5?OpenDocument
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/recenteqsww/Quakes/us2010rja6.php
http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Americas/2010/0112/7.0-earthquake-rocks-Haiti
