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Haiti Aftershock Triggers More Fleeing and Rescue Efforts
The Jan 12 quake in Port-au-Prince devastates infrastructure as aftershocks send crowds into streets. Rescue teams report several notable recoveries including a 69 year old woman and a 26 year old store survivor. Doctors warn of dehydration injuries while aid distribution lags behind need. U.S. Marines and airlifted relief tighten pace as the U.N. expands forces amid security fears and widespread poverty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ena Zizi
Haiti
Zizi
God
Petionville
Rescuers Without Borders
Joseph Serge Miot
Port-au-Prince
Sophia Eltime
World Food Program
Dominican Republic
U.S
U.S. Air Force
Cmdr
Walter Matthews
Jacmel
Matthews
WFP
Alain Jaffre
U.N
Graham Tardif
World Vision
Presidential Palace
USGS
Bruce Pressgrave