In the US? Text “HAITI” to 90999.

[webfreak08]

Red Cross Press Release

 

[ChimeHost]

heard they got over $1 million donated this way. everyone should donate. it's very easy to do.

 

[SenseiSteve]

This is certainly a disaster that will take years to recover from, and they need all the help they can get.

 

[Artashes]

You can also donate through the Wyclef Jean fund:
http://www.yele.org/updates/2010/1/13/statement-by-wyclef-jean-on-haiti-earthquake.html

$5 via text message.

Thought this was interested. Also mentioned on CNN:

"In October 2008, Patrick Charles, former Professor at the Geological Institute of Havana stated that “conditions are ripe for major seismic activity in Port-au-Prince. The inhabitants of the Haitian capital need to prepare themselves for an event which will inevitably occur...”.

http://english.pravda.ru/world/americas/12-01-2010/111625-havanahaiti-0

 

[SenseiSteve]

Thanks for the link, Artashes. After reading that, I continued to read other stories there - very interesting.

Massive aid relief is needed in Haiti - but be careful of you who donate to - lots of scammers crawl of the woodwork at times like this - trying to profit on the hardship of others.

 

[arbet]

This saddens me. Many innocent lives were taken. I would surely find ways to help the victims.