Support for Named Disaster: 2010 Haiti, Hurricane Tomas available at Operation USA - 2010 Haiti Earthquake

FROM RELIEF WEB:

OPERATION USA MOBILIZES TO SEND EMERGENCY AID AS TROPICAL STORM TOMAS APPROACHES HAITI

Source: Operation USA (OpUSA)

Date: 04 Nov 2010

LOS ANGELES, CA (November 4, 2010)— Los Angeles-based International relief agency Operation USA announced today that it will provide support to partners on the ground in Jacmel and Port-au-Prince to alleviate damage and suffering as needs arise from the projected impact of Tropical Storm Tomas. The storm is expected to hit Haiti beginning tonight, bringing heavy winds and rain to the already vulnerable island nation.

Anticipated flooding could bring immeasurable damage to the many crowded tent camps that still house tens of thousands, as well as bring enormous stress to the already tenuous infrastructure in Port-au-Prince, and beyond. Fears also extend to the exacerbation of the cholera outbreak that recently hit the country.

The U.S. National Hurricane Center said Tomas could be near or at hurricane strength—74 miles per hour—as its center passes Haiti. Jamaica and eastern Cuba are also likely to feel its effects.

Operation USA is appealing for donations of funds from the public and corporate donations in bulk of health care and sanitation materials, including antibiotics, shelter and water purification supplies.

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