Our thoughts go out to the millions of people in Haiti affected by Wednesday's earthquake. At the moment the death toll is more than 50,000 and rising. Injuries and illness caused by the earthquake combined with tropical diseases, lack of clean water and sanitation systems, and a collapse of the hospitals may result in many more deaths in the days and weeks to come.
According to news reports 4 Canadians have been confirmed dead and several are still missing at this time.
Governments from around the world along with NGOs (non-government organizations such as the Red Cross, World Vision, and Global Medic) are responding to the suffering of this impoverished nation. Canada is mobilizing the Canadian Forces Disaster Assistance Relief Team (DART), as well as additional medical teams and two navy ships; HMCS Halifax and HMCS Athabaskin.
We would encourage donations through reputable agencies: www.redcross.ca, www.globalmedic.ca and www.worldvision.ca.
Unfortunately there are may unscrupulous people out there making it difficult to determine who is collecting for ligitimate relief and who are taking advantage of the outpouring of support. If you aren't sure, stick with a reputable agency.
News reports are being updated regularly at www.ctv.ca/news
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