Gustav and Hanna Devastate Haiti

In the last two weeks, Haiti has received from one to two punch from Hurricane Gustav, and Tropical Storm Hanna. RAINS from Gustav was barely stopped before Hanna slowly passed over Haiti's northern coast, appropriate huge quantities of rain and caused massive flooding throughout the country.
Preparation Emergency Response vehicles for deployment
Hurricane Gustav, and Tropical Storm Hanna caused flooding in the capital city of Gonaives, Haiti that left many of the land, and without access to aid.
Photo: Matthew Marek / American Red Cross

The storms have taken a devastating toll on the population of Haiti. Haitian government reports that nearly 80 people dead or missing and nearly 7000 remain in emergency shelters. According to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, about 650000 people are at risk of floods and landslides have damaged or destroyed houses, hospitals, buildings and roads, making ga difficult to access areas that need help .

The American Red Cross has two employees with headquarters in Haiti who work closely with the Haitian Red Cross to help with their disaster response.