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Haiti Disaster Relief 2010
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You Can Help!
Operation Compassion depends upon public donations to continue its work. If you wish to donate to help the victims of Haiti via the Church of God World Missions Project (#7900505), you can do so in one of three ways:

Online: using the Operation Compassion Donation Form.
By Phone: Call Operation Compassion at (423) 728.3932
By Mail: Send a check or money order to:
- Operation Compassion
  114 Stuart Road, NE Suite 370
  Cleveland, TN 37312

Haiti Hit by Massive Earthquake & Aftershocks
JANUARY 20, 2010
Sources: CNN World and FaithNews Network

A strong aftershock rocked Haiti at 6:03am (ET) on January 20, just as much-needed medical aid was set to reach the earthquake-ravaged nation.

The estimated 6.1-magnitude aftershock was about 6.2 miles deep, with an epicenter about 35 miles (60 kilometers) west-southwest of the capital Port-au-Prince, the U.S. Geological Survey said. It rattled people struggling to recover from the devastating 7.0-magnitude earthquake that walloped the impoverished nation on January 12, killing at least 72,000 people. The quake damaged not only buildings and roads but the foundation of the Western Hemisphere's poorest nation, which has struggled under decades of coups, corruption and natural disasters.
Haiti earthquake aftermath.

Such a strong tremor can pose significant danger in a nation where damaged buildings are teetering precariously. The aftershock was the strongest to hit Haiti since last week's original quake, the USGS said.

Patients at a hospital near Haiti's airport in Port-au-Prince immediately started praying as the ground shook like a ship rocking back and forth. They asked for forgiveness and protection, a nurse said.

Meanwhile, the Church of God’s Operation Compassion continues to ship goods and supplies into Haiti. During the past five years, Operation Compassion has averaged sending more than ten 40 ft containers a month with relief goods to Haiti. Haiti is one of the poorest countries in the world and poorest in the western hemisphere with 80% of the population living below poverty standards and 50% unemployment. Haiti has been in virtual disaster mode for several years due to civil unrest, multiple hurricane and tropical storm hits.