2010, Haiti (LIC)

• Primary Effects

  An estimated three million people were affected by the quake

  The Haitian Government reports that between 217,000 and 230,000 people died

  An estimated 300,000 were injured, and an estimated 1,000,000 were made homeless.

  They also estimated that 250,000 residences and 30,000 commercial buildings had collapsed or were severely damaged.
• Secondary Effects

  • Two million people were left without water and food.
  • Regular power cuts occurred.
  • Crime increased – looting became a problem and sexual violence escalated.
  • People moved into temporary shelters.
  • By November 2010 there were outbreaks of cholera.
• Immediate Responses

  • Due to the port being damaged, aid was slow to arrive.
  • The USA sent rescue teams and 10,000 troops.
  • Bottled water and purification tablets were provided.
  • 235,000 people were moved away from Port-au-Prince to less-damaged cities.
  • £20 million was donated by The UK government.
• Long-term Responses

  • As one of the poorest countries on Earth, Haiti relied on overseas aid.
  • Although the response was slow, new homes were built to a higher standard. Over one million people still lived in temporary shelters one year after the earthquake.
  • The port needed rebuilding, which required a large amount of investment.