The death toll from the 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Haiti has risen to more than 2,000, with an estimated 61,000 homes damaged or destroyed and 135,000 families displaced. The search and rescue to find survivors is the priority right now.
The dire situation has been made worse by the arrival of Tropical Depression Grace, bringing heavy rain, flooding, and landslides. Many people face these conditions without a roof over their heads.
ShelterBox is deploying an operations team to the region.
Our emergency response team will assess damage reports, understand from communities what they need, and work on the challenging logistics of delivering aid during a pandemic. We are also in active discussions with local partners in Haiti, including Rotary International, Habitat for Humanity, and the IFRC, to understand the shelter needs and how ShelterBox can best respond to help displaced families.
