At least 227 people were killed in a massive 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Haiti on Saturday (14th August 2021), just days before Tropical Storm Grace is expected to make landfall. Reports indicate that 158 people in Southern Haiti were also injured or missing. Prime Minister Ariel Henry said he was mobilizing all available Government resources to help victims in the affected areas.
The epicenter of the quake was located about 125 Kilometers West of the capital of Port-au-Prince, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). Widespread damage was reported. Videos posted to social media showed collapsed buildings near the epicenter and people running into the streets.
Prime Minister Henry said on Twitter that the “violent quake” had caused loss of life and damage in various parts of the country, and also appealed to Haitians to unify as they “confront this dramatic situation in which we’re living right now.” He declared a one-month State of Emergency for the whole country. At a Press Conference, he said he would not ask for international help until the extent of the damages is known.
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[Source: Fox News]
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