Haitian community in South Florida celebrates 12 years since the devastating earthquake that struck the island nation – CBS Miami

Miami (CBS Miami) – On Wednesday, the Haitian community of South Florida marked 12 years since the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti, killing tens of thousands and causing billions of dollars in damage.

The catastrophic force of 7.0 on the Richter scale struck Haiti at approximately 5 pm on Tuesday, January 12, 2010. It killed more than 200,000 people, injured thousands more, and caused more than $7.5 billion in damage.

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The earthquake also destroyed an estimated 100,000 homes across the capital and southern Haiti.

A commemorative event organized by the Family Business Network movement is scheduled for Wednesday at 7 p.m., and will be held via Zoom.

Event organizers said the event will be attended by earthquake survivors, elected officials, community leaders and artists who will share inspiring stories of “resilience, strength and courage” through songs and prayers while calling for change in Haiti.

Marlene Bastien, Executive Director of the Family Action Network (FANM) movement, said: “We gather in solidarity with our brothers and sisters in Haiti to remember one of the worst crises in modern history and to honor those who were killed and injured as a result. We encourage everyone to join us in praying for the people of Haiti. They continue to face serious problems including crippled infrastructure and massive human rights abuses. Let us gather to remember, reflect and pray for a strong, just and prosperous Haiti!”

Haiti, one of the poorest countries in the region, has yet to recover from the disaster.

On Wednesday, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson issued the following statement on the anniversary of the earthquake:

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“This year we celebrate 12 years since the massive 7.0 earthquake that devastated Haiti, killed more than 250,000 people and caused more than $8 billion in damage. As a representative in Congress of one of the largest Haitian American communities in the United States, I have heard Voters have had harrowing accounts of the devastation the hurricane left behind and witnessed first-hand the grief and struggle that the people of Haiti have experienced during multiple visits to the island nation.

“In the immediate aftermath, support poured into Haiti from across the United States and around the world to help survivors and rebuild the nation. Yet 12 years later, there is still much that needs to be done if Haiti is to rebuild and become self-sufficient.

“I respect the memories of lives lost in 2012 and pay tribute to the survivors. I also join my constituents in praying for Haiti to heal its systemic division and social inequalities. On this Memorial Day, let us look forward to a bright future for Haiti that includes political and institutional stability, democratic governance, and development sustainable”.

After the earthquake, President Obama set Haiti into Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to protect Haitian citizens in the United States and allow them to work to provide remittances back home, and help Haiti recover.

TPS for Haiti was terminated during the Trump administration.

In May of 2021, President Joe Biden’s Secretary of Homeland Security, Alejandro En Mallorcas, announced the designation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti for 18 months.

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Click here to learn more about the TPS designation for Haitians living in the United States.

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