Vermont prepares to help Haiti after devastating earthquake

Burlington, Vato (WCAX) – As of Monday evening, 1,419 people have been killed in Haiti by the devastating 7.2 magnitude earthquake this weekend. Another 6000 people were injured.

The earthquake destroyed thousands of homes, offices, churches and other structures.

And the devastation could be made worse by a storm heading this way.

John Felix, a student at Vermont Tech, grew up in Haiti and has a family that lives on the island. He had only been here for a year, but he said that if he were to return to the country, he would not be recognizable.

Felix tells us that political turmoil, a pandemic, and now the earthquake have dramatically changed the landscape in Haiti over the past year. “It’s as if I won’t even be able to tell where I am because it’s so different,” he said.

Felix lost his uncle in the 7.2-magnitude earthquake that hit the island on Saturday. “He was on his way somewhere, and as soon as the ground started shaking, the road cracked,” Felix explained. “Everyone in the car died except for the driver.”

The place of this accident, in the rural area surrounding the duchy, was one of the hardest hit. Duchity is also where the Vermont Haitian Project runs a vocational school. Tim Singer is one of the founders of the group.

“Our response to this latest earthquake is taking shape as we begin to recognize needs,” Singer said. He said they need to focus on immediate needs such as housing and water before defining a long-term plan. “It’s just one more thing, you have to shake your head, I don’t know how long this country can take.”

Haiti is now dealing with Tropical Depression Grace, which could bring floods and mudslides to the island.

You can donate or learn more about the Fairmont Haiti project on their website.

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