We’ve recently received a bunch of comments on Facebook, via email, and here from people concerned that we’re paying too much attention to Haiti and not enough to domestic preparedness and relief.
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What We’re Reading (and watching)
Painting a Village (time lapse video for Haiti) For scientists, Chile becomes the ideal lab for studying seismic activity Our Red Cross tweeters in Haiti: @MatMorgan (American Red Cross), @TimoLue …
What We’re Reading
National Hurricane Center issues changes for 2010 Profile of satellite company that set up communication services for us in Haiti Google Apps now disaster proof? – from Techrunch Calling All …
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Earthquake in Haiti Information Resources
Links to information about the American Red Cross relief effort in Haiti
Haiti: Social Web Love
You are coming together in an incredible way to support people in Haiti. Check out some of our favorite Tweets and Facebook comments from the last 24 hours:
American Red Cross President Gail McGovern from Haiti
From American Red Cross President and CEO Gail McGovern: I can tell you that this is a devastating disaster with widespread extensive damage. Many buildings are pancaked flat, the streets …